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Statewide Blended Regular Program

Program snapshot

A complete MSW pathway built around blended learning.

The Statewide Blended Regular Program combines primarily asynchronous online coursework with predetermined monthly Saturday Zoom sessions. Students may complete the program full time in two years or part time in three years.

Minimum coursework57 credits
Field education960 hours
Program pace2 or 3 years
Live sessionsMonthly Saturdays

The student experience

Begin in the fall and learn throughout the year.

Orientation

New Student Orientation

All students attend orientation in August on MSU’s East Lansing campus.

Coursework

Fall start · Year-round study

Required classes begin in the fall, with coursework continuing throughout the year.

Blended format

Online work and live sessions

Most coursework is completed asynchronously online, supported by predetermined synchronous Zoom sessions on Saturdays each month.

Applicants outside Michigan: To be eligible, you must live within 50 miles of the Michigan border and submit verification before the final admission decision is processed.

Field education

Build professional experience across four semesters.

Students complete 960 total field hours during the fall and spring semesters. Placements require 16 hours each week during normal business hours, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Employment-based possibility: Students with long-term employment in a qualified social work organization may be eligible to complete the first two semesters of field education within their employing institution.

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Areas of specialization

Choose the focus that supports your goals.

All courses required for both specializations are offered in the Statewide Blended format.

Specialization 02

Organizational and Community Leadership

Explore the OCL focus on leadership, organizations and community-centered practice.

View OCL information

Preparing to apply? Review the complete MSW application process and instructions.

Course curricula

Compare the Statewide Blended study plans.

Select the curriculum document that matches your preferred pace and specialization.

Three years · Part time

Organizational and Community Leadership

Statewide Blended Regular Program curriculum.

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Two years · Full time

Clinical Practice or OCL

Combined Statewide Blended Regular Program curriculum.

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Program Options