University of Maine Online-Hybrid MSW Program
The University of Maine offers a online-hybrid MSW program that follows a cohort model with some synchronous but mainly asynchronous structure. Traditional and advanced standing options are available with concentrations in advanced generalist. Students are only required to physically visit campus two Saturdays per semester, classes will meet live at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
For traditional standing students course requirements to graduate require 63 credits hours, and 900 hours of field education. Advanced standing students are required to complete 46 credit hours and 500 hours of field education. Both programs are available in a part time option and take three years for traditional and two years for advanced. Curriculum is designed to enable graduates to undertake diverse and complex social problems and apply multi-level assessment, intervention, and evaluation strategies to the problems of persons in their environment.
With the use of a computer, webcam, microphone, and learning management systems, students will engage in most classes without the need to be online at a particular day or time. Admissions for traditional students is in the fall only while the advanced standing is in the summer only. University of Maine online MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
University of Maine Online-Hybrid MSW Program: Overview
Department: The University of Maine School of Social Work
Degree Types: Traditional and Advanced Standing
Concentrations: Advanced Generalist with electives
Program Structure: Online with a limited number of campus visits (two Saturdays per semester) with field education experiences
Instruction Methods: Program follows a cohort model and mainly uses asynchronous instruction with some synchronous classes. Students are required to visits the campus two Saturdays per semester.
Program Information – Traditional Students
Program Overview
- Program Name: Online-Hybrid MSW Program
- Phone Number: (207) 581-2389
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 900 hours
- Number of Credits Required: 63 semester credit hours
Program Length
- Program Options: Part-Time Only
- Program Length: Part-time program that takes 3 years to complete
- Program Start Dates: Fall admission only
Admission Requirements
- GPA: No minimum GPA
- GRE Information: Not Required
Program Information – Advanced Standing Students
Program Overview
- Program Name: Online-Hybrid MSW Program – Advanced Standing
- Phone Number: (207) 581-2389
Program Requirements
- Field Education Requirements: 500 hours
- Number of Credits Required: 46 credits
Program Length
- Program Options: Part-Time Only
- Program Length: Part-time program that takes 2 years to complete
- Program Start Dates: Summer admission only
Admission Requirements
- BSW Requirement: Students must have a Bachelor’s in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program earned within the last 6 years
- GPA: No minimum GPA
- GRE Information: Not Required
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University of Maine's MSW program information was last updated on October 2018. For more information, visit the university's website above.
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