Specialization 01
Clinical Practice
Review the Clinical Practice specialization overview to learn more about its professional focus and curriculum.
East Lansing Advanced Standing Program
Program snapshot
Advanced Standing study on MSU’s East Lansing campus.
This summer-start pathway combines primarily face-to-face coursework with flexible full- and part-time options for eligible BSW graduates. Most classes meet during the day, with some evening options available.
Minimum coursework
36 credits
Field education
500 hours
Program pace
1 or 2 years
Primary location
East Lansing
The student experience
Begin in May. Start coursework in the summer.
Orientation
New Student Orientation
All students attend orientation in May on MSU’s East Lansing campus.
Coursework
Summer start
Required courses begin during the summer and may include face-to-face and/or online classes.
Campus format
Primarily in person
Most classes take place face to face in East Lansing during the day, with some evening options.
Field education
Apply advanced learning in professional practice.
Students complete 500 total hours of field education. Placements require 16 hours each week during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Part-time students: Field education takes place during the second year of the program.
Areas of specialization
Choose the focus that supports your goals.
Students complete the program full time in one year or part time in two years and select one of two areas of specialization.
Specialization 02
Organizational and Community Leadership
Review the OCL specialization overview to learn more about leadership, organizations and community-centered practice.
Preparing to apply? Review the complete MSW application process and instructions.
Course curricula
Compare all four study plans.
Select the curriculum document that matches your preferred pace and specialization.
One year · Full time
Clinical Practice
East Lansing Advanced Standing curriculum.
Open curriculum documentOne year · Full time
Organizational and Community Leadership
East Lansing Advanced Standing curriculum.
Open curriculum documentTwo years · Part time
Clinical Practice
East Lansing Advanced Standing curriculum.
Open curriculum documentTwo years · Part time
Organizational and Community Leadership
East Lansing Advanced Standing curriculum.
Open curriculum document