To meet the needs of our student population, we offer a variety of study plan options to obtain the Master of Social Work degree. The following examples of program plans illustrate ways in which you can organize your course of study.
A minimum of 60 credits for the regular program is required for the degree including 42 credits in classroom courses and 18 credits in field education, taken concurrently. A minimum of 35 credits for the Advanced Standing program is required for the degree.
Social work course credit is not granted for life or previous work experience.
Advanced Standing students do not have the option to participate in the Dual Degree program.
2 Year Program Plans
3 Year Program Plans
4 Year Program Plans
If you are planning to complete the program in 4 years, please reach out to sswstudentservices@uconn.edu for a tailored program plan.
Spring Admission Program Plans
- Spring Admit 2.5 Year Community Organizing Program Plan (Updated Catalog)
- Spring Admit 2.5 Year Individuals, Groups & Families Program Plan (Updated Catalog)
- Spring Admit 2.5 Year Policy Practice Program Plan (Updated Catalog)
If you are planning to complete the program in 3.5 years, please reach out to sswstudentservices@uconn.edu for a tailored program plan.
Advanced Standing Program Plans
Online MSW Program Plan
Program Plan with Catalog Updates
Stamford Cohort Program Plan
Program Plan with Catalog Updates
Connecticut ¡Adelante! Cohort Program Plan
Program Plan with Catalog Updates
If you are in the Connecticut ¡Adelante! Cohort Program and are choosing to do the program part-time, please reach out to sswstudentservices@uconn.edu for a tailored program plan.