MSW Curriculum Overview

UK College of Social Work offers full-time and part-time plans of study to earn a master of social work (MSW). Review our curriculum models for further details.

Regular Standing

This 60-credit program consists of:

• 51 credits of classwork-including 12 hours of electives for 60 credit program
• 9 credits of fieldwork experience.

The first 30 credits are foundation courses, and all regular 60 Hour MSW students will take these courses. The remaining 30 credits are part of the program’s advanced generalist courses.

Advanced Standing

This 30-credit program consists of:

• 24 credits of classwork-including 9 hours of electives for 30 credit program
• 6 credits of fieldwork experience.

Online Program Curriculum Plans

Advanced Standing

• Fall Start
• Spring Start
• Summer Start

Regular Standing

• Fall Start
• Spring Start
• Summer Start

Hybrid Program Curriculum Plans

Advanced Standing

• Fall Start

Regular Standing

• Fall Start