Master's in Social Work Program Structure

Advance Standing 

The Department of Social Work at Kean University offers a 30 credit Advance Standing MSW option.  The Advance Standing program is tailored for students who have attained a baccalaureate degree in social work from an accredited undergraduate university in the United States.  Accreditation is given to universities by the Counsel on Social Work Education (CSWE).  The program is designed to be completed in one year.

Courses taken in the Advance Year Program are:

Master in Social Work - Full-Time Two Year Program

The full-time program is a 60 credit program that is designed to be completed in two years.  Student learning will focus in areas of research, human behavior, policy, and clinical practice.  In addition to classes, students will start their field education experience within the first year of being accepted in the Kean University Master of Social Work program.  Internships in the first year will require 16-hours a week of experience, while in year two a 20-hours a week commitment is needed. 

Master in Social Work - Three Year Extended Option

Kean University offers students different option to reaching their academic goals.  For students who are unable to start full-time right away, the three year extended course is offered.  In this program option, students are able to delay the start of their field education to allow themselves time to complete course work while making the necessary arrangements to begin field education in the second year.  While the internship hour requirements do not change, the amount of classes taken in year two and three decrease.  This allows students the opportunity to better balance other responsibilities.