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16-Month Accelerated

An accelerated route to the MSW degree, the 16-Month option is identical to the Two-Year pathway in the sequence of courses. It is recommended that applicants have some social work or related experience. Students begin study in the spring semester and complete the program in four consecutive semesters, including an intensive summer term. The period of study is spring-summer-fall-spring, with two 600-hour practicum placements for students beginning practicum prior to Fall 2024. Students beginning practicum in Fall 2024 or later will complete two 450-hour practicum placements.

This pathway is available at our Washington Square and Rockland County campuses.

Sample Course of Study

Generalist Practice

Year One

Spring Credits
Social Work Practice I 4
Social Welfare Programs and Policies I 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment I 3
Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege 3
Practicum Instruction I 4
Total Credits: 17
Summer Credits
Social Work Practice II 3
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II 3
Social Work Research I 3
Practice with Groups 3
Practicum Instruction II 4
Total Credits: 16

Specialized Practice

Year Two

Fall Credits
Human Behavior in the Social Environment III 3
Social Work Practice III 3
Elective 3
Social Work Research II 3
Practicum Instruction III 4
Total Credits: 16
Spring Credits
Social Work Practice IV 3
Advanced Social Policy 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Practicum Instruction IV 4
Total Credits 16

This pathway is full-time only. Balancing the pathway requirement(s) and full-time work is not possible. Sequential courses are designed to be taken in order. Students are responsible for following their designated curriculum guide and cannot take these courses out of their designated order unless otherwise indicated by their academic advisor.

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