Master of Social Work - Accelerated

New York University

An accelerated route to the MSW degree, the 16-Month option is identical to the Two-Year pathway in the sequence of courses. It is recommended that applicants have some social work or related experience. Students begin study in the spring semester and complete the program in four consecutive semesters, including an intensive summer term. The period of study is spring-summer-fall-spring, with two 600-hour practicum placements for students beginning practicum prior to Fall 2024. Students beginning practicum in Fall 2024 or later will complete two 450-hour practicum placements.This pathway is full-time only. Practicum is a required component of this degree program and is offered Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with possible slight alterations for those agencies that extend services to families and children. Placements with nights and weekend hours only are not offered for this pathway (no exceptions). Students must be available for daytime, weekday placements otherwise they will not be able to participate in this pathway and will be withdrawn from the program.

Silver School of Social Work