Minimum number of credits required to complete the program: 56
Minimum cumulative GPA required: 3.0
School: Winston School of Education and Social Policy
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Rooted in Augustinian values and social justice, Merrimack’s two-year graduate degree in social work is designed to prepare you to be an agent of positive change and transform the society in which you live. You will graduate with a master’s degree in social work ready to meet initial social work licensure requirements.
Our Master’s of Social Work is a two-year, 56-credit advanced generalist program with many elective options. We also offer a three-semester, 36-credit advanced standing program for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited institution. Students can also complete the program on a part-time basis in three years (four years maximum). Most courses are offered in the evening to accommodate working students and field education placements, which are primarily during the day.
Merrimack’s social work graduate program creates and provides students with transformative learning experiences in and out of the classroom that positively impact children, youth, families and the greater society. You will engage in 900 hours of hands-on practical experience in a local school, community agency, nonprofit, health or mental health center, or another relevant social service-type agency or institution.
The M.S.W. program is divided into required foundation year courses (24 credits), required concentration year courses (24 credits), and electives (eight credits). Foundation year courses and concentration year courses must be taken in a specific sequence. Students should consult the M.S.W. advising forms and meet with their advisor to ensure they are taking the correct courses at the correct time.
Courses taken in summer 2021 through summer 2022 are considered pre-M.S.W. Students who successfully complete these courses will receive full credit for these courses towards their fall 2022 M.S.W. enrollment.
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