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    Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing

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    Seattle, USMSWIn-person11 months
    $58,235.00
    Tuition
    over 11mo
    48
    Credits

    Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a 48-credit, 11-month, in-person MSW program based in Seattle, US. Tuition is $58,235.

    About the program

    11-month full-time program for BSW holders featuring a summer bridge course sequence followed by specialized advanced MSW curriculum in one of three areas: Administration and Policy Practice, Community-Centered Integrative Practice, or Clinical Social Work. Combines classroom learning with hands-on fieldwork in practicum sites.

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    Deadlines

    Term Summer 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFLI or TOEFLB scores of 92 or higher (4.5 or higher with new scoring scale)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS scores of 7.0 or higher

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $36,784.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $58,235 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus take to complete?
    Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus is structured around 11 months and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing at University of Washington-Seattle Campus: 12 months OPT (US)