Social Work, B.S. (Saint Louis University) to Social Work, M.S.W.
Students in the accelerated SLU Bachelor of Science in Social Work to SLU Master of Social Work have the opportunity to take classes for the M.S.W. at SLU while they are finishing their B.S.S.W. at SLU. Students can choose the clinical concentration or the community and organization concentration in the Master of Social Work.
Students select a concentration from the M.S.W. program in the spring semester of their junior year in one of two areas: clinical or community and organizations.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1972. The Master of Social Work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1952.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Eligible high-achieving students will be automatically accepted into our selective accelerated program during their junior year of study. This accelerated program allows students to earn a B.S. in social work in four years and a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with just one additional year of study.
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible:
- Currently in second semester of junior year in the B.S.S.W. program
- Minimum overall/cumulative GPA of 3.00
- B’s or better in all B.S.S.W. courses
- Room in senior year schedule for master-level courses
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and meeting the admissions requirements of the M.S.W. program, students can begin the M.S.W. program during the summer or fall following their May graduation.
The M.S.W. program is then completed within three semesters (summer, fall and spring; or fall, spring and summer). Students considering this option need to carefully plan their schedules with their academic advisor and Bachelor of Science in Social Work program director.
Undergraduate students may take up to 12 credits of the following graduate courses in their senior year. These credits will count for both the B.S.S.W. and the M.S.W. degrees.
Clinical Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWRK 5700 | Values & Ethics in Social Work | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
Community and Organization Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWRK 5700 | Values & Ethics in Social Work | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5721 | Community Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5785 | Organizational & Program Planning | 3 |
Non-Course Requirements
- Fall semester junior year: attend an accelerated B.S.S.W./M.S.W. in social work program information session.
- Spring semester senior year: participate in M.S.W. program new student orientation.
For admission questions, contact:
Social Work School Graduate Admissions Office
314-977-2752
socialwork@slu.edu
For program questions, contact:
Vithya Murugan, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Director of the Bachelor of Social Work Program
Director of BSSW accelerated program
Associate professor of social work
vithya.murugan@slu.edu
314-977-2737