In-Person MSW
The In-Person MSW is our traditional MSW offering, completed on the University of Montana campus in Missoula. Students complete 60 credits over two academic years full-time or three academic years part-time.
At a Glance
- 60 total credits
- Two years full-time or three years part-time
- Required two-day orientation
- 51 credits in core social work courses
- 9 elective credits
- In-person coursework on the University of Montana campus in Missoula
- 900 total practicum hours across two practicum years
Program Format and Schedule
Full-time students should plan to be in Missoula for classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Part-time students attend classes on Thursdays during their first year and on Fridays during their second and third years.
The program also incorporates some online learning weeks to reduce travel for students coming from outside the Missoula Valley.
Explore the In-Person MSW curriculum and course planning information.
Practicum
Students complete 900 total practicum hours across two academic years, with 450 hours completed during the generalist year and 450 hours during the specialization year. Practicum takes place during the fall and spring semesters and averages approximately 15 hours per week.
Practicum provides students with hands-on experience in the field while promoting social justice and serving marginalized members of their local communities. Part-time students begin practicum in the fall of their second year.
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Eligibility
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all undergraduate work, based on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may still apply but must submit a brief statement addressing their GPA and the strategies they will use as a graduate student to maintain a 3.0 or higher.
Application Dates
Applications open September 15. The deadline for all application materials is February 15.
In-Person MSW Program Information Session
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