Online Advanced-Standing MSW Sample Course Schedule
The Online Advanced-Standing MSW allows students to bypass bridge coursework already completed during their BSW. The MSW@Denver curriculum immerses students in the theory and practice of social work by pairing online courses with relevant internships. Students are able to customize their own MSW Pathway. Here are two examples of MSW Pathways that can be considered: health, equity, and wellness or mental health and trauma.
12
Months to Complete on Accelerated Track
18
Months to Complete on Full-Time Track
24
Months to Complete on Part-Time Track
Below you will see example curriculum tracks for:
Advanced Standing Online MSW Program 4 Quarter Accelerated Track
Students enrolled in the 4-Quarter Track can complete the program within 12 months.
Please reference the Important Information section for program reminders.
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SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar – 3 credits
SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege, and Oppression – 3 credits
SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice – 3 credit
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
*SOWK 4970 I Concentration Field Internship I – 4 credits
*Register in the same section with the same instructor for all of concentration field internship courses
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4970 II Concentration Field Internship II – 4 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4970 III Concentration Field Internship III – 4 credits
Total program credits = 54 credits
Advanced Standing Online MSW Program 6 Quarter Track
Students enrolled in the 6-Quarter Track can complete the program within 18 months.
Please reference the Important Information section for program reminders.
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SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar – 3 credits
SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege, and Oppression – 3 credits
SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice – 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
*SOWK 4970 I Concentration Field Internship I – 4 credits
*Register in the same section with the same instructor for all of concentration field internship courses
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4970 II Concentration Field Internship II – 4 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4970 III Concentration Field Internship III – 4 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course – 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course –3 credits
Total Quarter credits = 6 credits
Total program credits = 54 credits
Advanced Standing Online MSW Program 9 Quarter Track
Students enrolled in the 9-Quarter Track can complete the program within 27 months.
Please reference the Important Information section for program reminders.
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SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar, 3 credits
SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege, and Oppression, 3 credits
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SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice, 3 credit
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
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SOWK 4970 I Concentration Field Internship I,4 credits
Register in the same section with the sameinstructor for all of concentration field internship courses -
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4970 II Concentration Field Internship II, 4 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4970 III Concentration Field Internship III, 4 credits
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SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
SOWK 4XXX Concentration Course, 3 credits
Total program credits = 54 credits
Important Information
Academic Planning: A total of 54 credits in the specific course requirements are required to graduate. Students must reference their specific Course Planning Tool for a listing of specific course requirements. Failed required courses must be retaken. It is the student’s responsibility to track their progress. Failure to do so could result in a delay of graduation. Advising and academic planning resources are linked at the GSSW Student Resource Portal.
- Required beginning courses: Your first three courses are rooted in social justice, and then you will begin your concentration courses. Please register for your first three course requirements as listed on your academic plan. A prerequisite course list can be found at the GSSW Student Resource Portal.
- Concentration courses: Please review the Course Planning Tool for course requirements, including concentration requirements for degree completion. Required electives must be concentration-level, meaning your first three courses, as well as bridge courses, do not qualify as electives. Courses that do not qualify as required concentration electives include SOWK 4020, 4001, 4000, 4132, 4006, 4003, 4201, 4007, & 4120.
- Financial aid: It is recommended that students consult with the DU Office of Financial Aid (finaid@du.edu/303-871-4020) on impacts to scholarship awards and federal loans if there are changes to credit hours per quarter or if they have a change of academic plan or graduation timeline. Students receiving VA tuition benefits or housing stipends are also encouraged to consult with their VA representative. Please note that to receive federal loans, students must be enrolled in at least 4 credits per quarter, per DU Office of Financial Aid policy. Additionally, credits outside of program requirements may not be covered by federal loans.
Field Internship: Students cannot take more than 9 credits (3 courses) after completing concentration field internship. Additional field policies can be found in the Field Manual, located in the GSSW Student Resource Portal. Students must work with their Placement Specialist within the appropriate timeline to start field internship in the quarter their internship is planned. If internship must be delayed, please connect with your Student Success Advisor for next steps.
Graduation: Students must apply to graduate by the listed deadline. Failure to do so could result in a delay of graduation. Depending on the quarter in which degree requirements are completed, degree conferral dates are typically as follows: Fall quarter = November, Winter quarter = March, Spring quarter = June, and Summer quarter = August. DU has two optional commencement ceremonies. For Fall, Winter and Spring graduates, the Spring ceremony is held in June. For Summer graduates, the Summer ceremony is held in August. Information on graduation, graduation application deadlines, and commencement can be found at the GSSW Student Resource Portal.
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