Designed for working professionals, the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work program is offered part-time, and can be completed in just four semesters. This cutting-edge program emphasizes trauma-informed resiliency frameworks, equipping students for advanced licensure in clinical social work while providing a robust foundation in policy, leadership, and applied social research.
- Our online part-time program can be completed in 16 months (4 semesters), requiring 8-10 clinical internship hours per week and 90 minutes of synchronous classes each week.
- The Clinical Track is a 32-credit program with a 500-hour internship requirement.
- Admission Requirements include a BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program, completion of the BSW degree within the past five years, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all social work courses.
Highlights
- Clinically-Focused Curriculum
Engage with internationally recognized instructors through live virtual sessions and flexible coursework. - Dedicated Support
Each student is paired with a faculty advisor and has access to Barry's extensive resources, including professional development programs. - Advanced-Standing Program
Specializes in trauma-informed social work, emphasizing neurobiological underpinnings of trauma and neuroplasticity for positive behavioral change. - Voices of Change
- Graduates, as voices of change, are equipped for advanced mental health counseling, clinical practice, and policy advocacy, promoting social justice and human rights.
- Community Collaboration
Enhance your learning experience with opportunities for community service and research collaboration with faculty and peers through the Student Services Office and Center for Human Rights and Social Justice, as well as personalized academic mentoring for career planning and employment preparation.