Program Options
- Master of Social Work Weekday Program
- Master of Social Work Weekend Program
- Advanced Standing Program
- Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor (M.S.W./J.D.) Combined Degree Program
- Post-Master's Degree Certificate Program in Advanced Practice with Children and Adolescents
- Bachelor of Science/Master of Social Work Program
You can apply for one of two scheduling options to earn your M.S.W. at the School of Social Work:
- A full-time, weekday schedule
- A part-time, weekend schedule
Master of Social Work Weekday Program:
By participating in the full-time schedule, you can earn your degree in two years. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In addition to classroom participation, you will complete two field practicums and participate in field seminars.
Master of Social Work Weekend Program:
In this part-time option, classes meet two weekends per month for three years. In addition to the classroom work, you’ll complete a field practicum in the second and third years and also participate in field seminars. Many students in the weekend program are employed in service-related positions, creating a rich and diverse classroom experience.
Advanced Standing Program:
Whether you are interested in the weekday or weekend schedule, you may also be a candidate for our advanced standing program. This option is available to highly qualified bachelor of social work (B.S.W.) graduates. If you completed your B.S.W. in the past five years at a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), you may be able to earn your M.S.W. in a summer and two full-time semesters, or four part-time semesters. In addition to educational credentials, candidates for this program generally have acquired first-hand skill and knowledge related to the social work field.
Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor (M.S.W./J.D.) Combined Degree Program:
Increasingly, social work and legal issues are intersecting in both the private and public domain. In conjunction with the Western New England College School of Law, the Springfield College School of Social Work has developed a joint M.S.W./J.D. degree which provides students with the advantage of being able to complete both degrees within four rather than five years. Click here for more information.Those interested in this program must apply to each program separately.
You may contact the Springfield College School of Social Work at 413-748-3060 or the WNEC Law School on the web.
Post-Master's Degree Certificate Program in Advanced Practice with Children and Adolescents:
The program is aimed at providing experienced professionals with the opportunity to advance their knowledge of practice with children and adolescents. The program is designed for social workers, nurses, mental health professionals, school counselors, and others who have earned master’s degrees in related fields. Applicants must be currently working with children and adolescents. Applications are accepted twice each year.- For Fall 2010: By July 1
- For Spring 2011: By December 1
The goal of the Certificate Program is to enhance state of the art knowledge and skills in the following content areas:
- Clinical Intervention Techniques
- Bio-Psycho-Social Theories
Bachelor of Science/Master of Social Work Program
Benefits of Program:
The B.S./M.S.W. Degree Program is a courtesy program for a small, select group of undergraduate students at Springfield College in the Department of Social Science who are already majoring in social work-related fields and who wish to pursue the Master of Social Work degree at Springfield College School of Social Work. The program will enable a selected group of undergraduate students in the Department of Social Science at Springfield College who meet rigorous graduate admissions criteria to complete the Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in Criminal Justice, Applied Sociology, or Youth Development, and the Master of Social Work degree, in four undergraduate academic years, one summer, and one academic year of graduate study.Eligibility, Requirements, and Admission:
Eligibility for the B.S./M.S.W. Program is limited to Springfield College undergraduate students with a major in Criminal Justice, Applied Sociology, or Youth Development who have an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 by the end of the fall semester of their third or junior year and who have completed at least 81 semester hours of undergraduate credit. Students must also have completed 3 semester hours of undergraduate fieldwork with a grade of B or better. Students who wish to pursue the Master of Social Work Program at Springfield College must submit a letter of interest to the admissions coordinator at the School of Social Work, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from their undergraduate faculty advisor and a working transcript not later than March 15 of the spring semester of the junior, or third undergraduate year. The School of Social Work Admissions Committee reviews requests for admission to these courses. A complete formal application to the Master of Social Work program is required in the spring semester of the fourth or senior year and additional eligibility requirements apply. For more information on the B.S./M.S.W. program, students should consult with their undergraduate faculty advisor in the Department of Social Science.
The Office of Financial Aid
- Financial Aid
- Phone: 413.748.3108
Upcoming Events
March 25, 2010Social Work Practice with Older Adults in Health and Social Services Settings in Western Massachusetts: Informing Policy, Practice, and Research
April 21, 2010
Academic Awards Ceremony and Reception
May 13, 2010
New Student Orientation
May 15, 2010
Graduate Commencement
May 15, 2010
School of Social Work Reception Immediately following Commencement