Social Work | Springfield College

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	Curriculum and Delivery 60-credit program Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass. Full-time Weekday Full-time Evening Part-time Weekend Courses offered on campus in Worcester, Mass. Part-time Weekend Sample weekday and evening course schedule Sample weekend course schedule Course requirements Social Work FAQs
	Start Dates and Duration Start in September (Fall semester) or January (Spring semester) Attend full- or part-time Full-time: Complete in 2 years Part-time: Complete in 3 years
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	Looking for other degrees in Social Work? Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Program Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor Dual Degree
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The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Springfield College provides students with the education and experience needed to make a difference in the field of social work. Faculty members who are recognized for their work locally, nationally, and internationally, provide students with a well-rounded social work education.

The Master of Social Work prepares social workers for professional practice through a single concentration in advanced generalist practice. Students graduate well-equipped to work at the individual, family, group, organization, and community levels with evidence-based and knowledge-guided practice.

Program Options

MSW Weekday Program (full-time, two years)- In this option, classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 3:50 p.m.. In addition to classroom work, a field practicum is required in each of four semesters and participation in fall field seminars is required. The field practica take place during weekday business hours.
MSW Evening Program (full-time, two years)- In this option, classes meet on a weekly basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. All courses are in a hybrid format.
MSW Weekend Program (part-time, three years)- In this option, classes meet seven times per semester in the fall and spring and in two summer semesters, on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 3:40 p.m. In addition to classroom work, a field practicum is required in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and eighth semesters, along with fall field seminars. The content and quality of the weekday and weekend programs are the same. The field practica take place during weekday business hours.

Mission

Through the teaching of social work knowledge and practice, the Masters in Social Work program at Springfield College prepares individuals to meet universal human needs in order to engender mutually beneficial interaction between individuals and societal systems at all levels, based on principles of economic and social justice, dignity, and human rights.

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Accreditation

The Springfield College Master of Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the official accrediting body for social work programs in the USA. This enables graduates to take professional social work licensure examinations in all fifty states.

How to Apply:

Admissions Requirements

Complete the FREE online application: Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials and instructions for submitting supplemental materials as listed below.
Essay: Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials. Once you login to your application portal you'll be able to upload your essay.
Resume: Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study.
Two letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or direct supervisor: Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
Transcripts: An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu or mailed to the college address:

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

International Applicants

All international applicants from non-English speaking countries are required, in addition to the items listed above, to submit:

Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS. Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.

The staff in the Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@springfieldcollege.edu.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students:

Fall Start

Application Deadline: August 15

Spring Start

Application Deadline: January 1

International Students:

Fall Start

Application and Supporting Materials Deadline: May 1

Spring Start

Application and Supporting Materials Deadline: October 1

Winifred Brown, MSW’23

“Coming from a country whose child protection system was not well suited to the current needs of its citizens ignited a flame in me that required knowledge and skill to help me become an instrument of change. Springfield College has given me the platform to acquire academic training with its generalist program. I gained knowledge, skills, and values at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. I gained so much confidence in myself and professional skills using group experience from field placements and project presentations.”

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Jenna Stadulis, MSW’23

“I have always had a passion for wanting to help people with substance use disorders. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do that in a legal or social work capacity which is why I decided to get both degrees. The best part of my time in the MSW program has been my fieldwork experiences, from my first placement at a methadone clinic to my placement at the Committee for Public Counsel Services. I have learned so much from working in the field and have loved being able to connect what I am learning in the classroom to the real world.”

Fellowships & Scholarships

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Fellowships and scholarships

International Student Scholarships

Student Employment

Work on our campus to earn money while pursuing your graduate degree.

Graduate student employment

Employee Partnerships

Employees of our partnerships are eligible to receive a $5,000 or $10,000 partner grant.

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GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT

Kevin Green

School of Social Work MSW student, Massachusetts Literacy Champion for 2018

Springfield College School of Social Work MSW gradiate Kevin Green was named a Massachusetts Literacy Champion in 2018. This award is presented annually to eight individuals who are active in the literacy education field and they are using innovative methods to help improve literacy in Massachusetts...