Advanced Standing Program

The Advanced Standing program offers graduates of CSWE-accredited B.S.W. programs in the United States the opportunity accelerate their pursuit of the Master of Science degree. Advanced Standing students may receive up to 27 transfer credits and matriculate at the School of Social Work as second year students, enabling them to earn their degree in three terms. Advanced Standing Program students begin their program with an intensive four-week program in early August. During this time, the students take two courses: T6012 (Advanced Standing Field Education Seminar) and T7102 (Direct Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups). They complete all other course work and field education requirements during the subsequent Fall and Spring terms. Working with the Field Education Department, Advanced Standing students choose an advanced practice method concentration area and a field of practice. Advanced Standing students are permitted to pursue some minor programs (additional course work may be required); they are not permitted to pursue a dual degree. Advanced Standing Students are not required to take the Seminar in Professional Identity (T6015).

Applications will only be reviewed when all required documentation has been received and the student has been admitted. After careful review, students are then sent an official letter describing any loans and scholarship for which they are eligible.

Required Documents:

Columbia University Financial Aid Application

FAFSA

To the right is a list of the degree programs offered at CUSSW. Please read through these carefully to determine the financial aid requirement you will need to complete for the type of aid you are requesting and/or are eligible.