Program Options

Advanced Standing

The Advanced Standing Program is designed for individuals who have received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited social work program within the last five years and meet the admission guidelines. Students complete 35 credits and begin the program by taking one summer course and then enter the Advanced Concentration curriculum in the fall semester.

• Full-time Advanced Standing
  A full-time Advanced Standing option is available both at the Philadelphia and Harrisburg campuses. Students are in classes two days per week and in field placement three days per week. The Advanced Standing full-time program is designed for completion in one year.
• Part-time Advanced Standing
  The part-time Advanced Standing program is available at both the Philadelphia and Harrisburg campuses. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. Students usually complete the program in 18 to 24 months. Students in the part-time program may maintain full or part-time employment. If a student is employed in a human service agency it is usually possible to meet the field requirements at their place of employment.

Regular Program

The Regular Program is available for individuals that have an undergraduate degree other than in social work. The 60-credit program provides the student with a Foundation phase and choices of an Advanced Concentration.

• Full-time Regular Program
  A full-time Regular Program option is available at both the Philadelphia and Harrisburg campuses. Students are in classes two days per week and in field placement three days per week. The full-time Regular Program is designed for completion in two years with no required summer courses.
• Part-time Regular Program
  The part-time regular program is available at Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and off campus sites. It is designed for students who cannot give up regular employment to attend school full-time or who, for other reasons, prefer to attend part-time. Classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. Students usually complete the program in three to four years. Students in the part-time program may maintain full or part-time employment. If a student is employed in a human service agency it is usually possible to meet the field requirements at their place of employment.