Our Non-Degree Program offers students the opportunity to explore the field of social work and potentially apply credits toward our Master of Social Work degree program. With the Non-Degree Program, students are able to register for graduate social work courses as a non-matriculated student. The program is ideal for:
- Enrolling in courses to lighten your course load before applying to the MSW program
- Helping to make a career decision about social work
- Identifying career development courses for human service professionals
Our program meets students where they are by offering a variety of morning, afternoon, evening and special schedule classes to help accommodate personal and professional time commitments.
Enrollment Information
- Individuals must have earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university to apply.
- Students may take courses during the fall and spring semesters or summer sessions.
- A maximum of six (6) credits may be taken during the fall and spring semesters, and a maximum of three (3) credits may be taken during summer sessions, not to exceed a total of 12 credits.
- Registration is on a space-available basis.
- 3-credit courses meet weekly for 2.5 hours for the entire 14-week semester or by special schedule during the fall and spring semesters.
- Non-Degree status does not constitute, guarantee, or imply admission or readmission into any program at UConn.
Courses with Non-Degree Capacities
Certain sections of the following courses are able to be open to Non-Degree Students:
- SSW 5001 (formerly BASC 5300): Human Oppression: The African-American and Puerto Rican Perspective
- SSW 5005 (formerly BASC 5350): Analysis of Social Welfare Policy and Social Service Delivery Systems
- SSW 5002 (formerly BASC 5362): Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Macro and Micro Theories
Elective Courses, which include: - SSW 5402 (formerly DSEL 5320): Direct Practice in School
Please use the Student Administration System to view course offerings. If you need help selecting courses, please contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at sswstudentservices@uconn.edu.
Applying to the Non-Degree Program
To enroll in non-degree courses, students must complete the Online Application Form through the University’s Non-Degree and Visiting Student Services website. Please note on their site the application and registration dates along with information on the application process.
Once accepted, students should reach out to the Office of Student & Academic Services to register for courses:
UConn School of Social Work
Office of Student & Academic Services
Phone: 959-200-3687
Email: sswstudentservices@uconn.edu
Transfer of Non-Degree Credits to MSW Program
- A maximum of 12 credits can be transferred to your graduate record, no exceptions made.
- A grade of B- or higher must be earned for the course to be transferred to the student’s graduate record.
- Credits for courses are only valid for six years from the intended date of graduation from the MSW program. Students should plan accordingly, taking the six-year limit into consideration.
Non-Degree Program Academic Policy
To continue studying at the UConn School of Social Work, a non-degree student must maintain a “B” average in courses taken at the school. If, after attempted six credits, or having been enrolled in two consecutive semesters, the student has not maintained a “B” average or better (i.e., a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better) permission to continue as a non-degree student at the School of Social Work will be suspended.