62 graded credit hours and 900 Field Practicum hours are required for the Master of Social Work (MSW). A minimum grade of “B-” is required for all courses counting toward the degree, and a cumulative GPA of 2.67 (or better) is required.
Transfer courses from a CSWE-accredited MSW Program may apply to EOU’s MSW. Up to 31 quarter credits for the 62 credit MSW and up to 15 credits for the Advanced Standing 30 credit MSW. All transfer credits must be approved by the MSW program director. Transfer credit or course waivers are not granted for life or work experience. A maximum of 6 social science credits can be applied towards elective credits with approval from the MSW program director.
Advanced Practicum (SOWK 621 & SOWK 622) must be completed at EOU. [Online-only program].
Students who have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program can apply to be ‘Advanced Standing’.
Advanced Standing students complete 30 credit hours and 500 Field Practicum hours