Masters of Social Work Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the MSW program accredited?
- Yes, the MSW Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Can I attend the program part time?
- Both the generalist year and the advanced year can be completed part-time.
- Both the generalist year and the advanced year can be completed part-time.
- What are the program start dates?
- Advanced Standing Pathway begins in the summer
- Regular Standing Pathway begins in the fall
- We do not have any spring semester start dates; students cannot start early before being admitted to the MSW program
- Do I have to quit my job in order to complete this program?
- Completing the program involves a time commitment to complete the academic assignments and the hours in your practicum. Depending on your other responsibilities and any potential time conflicts, you may or may not be able to continue at your current employment.
- Completing the program involves a time commitment to complete the academic assignments and the hours in your practicum. Depending on your other responsibilities and any potential time conflicts, you may or may not be able to continue at your current employment.
- Can I complete my practicum at my workplace?
- The student must be able to complete new learning in the practicum in order to meet CSWE standards. The field director will work with you and your employer to identify the duties you will perform in both the practicum and your job duties, to ensure that these standards will be met.
- The student must be able to complete new learning in the practicum in order to meet CSWE standards. The field director will work with you and your employer to identify the duties you will perform in both the practicum and your job duties, to ensure that these standards will be met.
- Can I stay in the same practicum for both the generalist year and the advanced year?
- Students may be able to stay at the same agency, but the practicums must be different.
- Students may be able to stay at the same agency, but the practicums must be different.
- Do I have to come to Hays for clinical intensives?
- Students are required to attend three days at the end of the spring semester.
- Students are required to attend three days at the end of the spring semester.
- When do practicums occur?
- The practicums for both generalist year and advanced year will start with the first week or two of the semester. Students will be placed at the same practicum for the entire year.
- The practicums for both generalist year and advanced year will start with the first week or two of the semester. Students will be placed at the same practicum for the entire year.
- Can I transfer credits into the MSW program?
- The FHSU MSW Program will accept graduate credit earned at a CSWE accredited program for courses
in the generalist year. Credit towards classes in the advanced clinical year will not be accepted.
- The FHSU MSW Program will accept graduate credit earned at a CSWE accredited program for courses
- How do I attach my personal statement or other documents to my application?
- For application questions, please contact the Graduate School at 785-628-4236 or gradschool@fhsu.edu.
- For application questions, please contact the Graduate School at 785-628-4236 or gradschool@fhsu.edu.
- If I complete this program do I have to become a therapist?
- No, you can pursue the career choice that you prefer. The clinical coursework can prepare you for the advanced clinical social work license, LSCSW, which provides the ability to work as a therapist and bill second party payers. It will also prepare you to supervise social workers who seek the advanced clinical license or in an agency setting.
- No, you can pursue the career choice that you prefer. The clinical coursework can prepare you for the advanced clinical social work license, LSCSW, which provides the ability to work as a therapist and bill second party payers. It will also prepare you to supervise social workers who seek the advanced clinical license or in an agency setting.
- Is a GRE required to be admitted?
- No
- No
- How do I know if I am admitted to the MSW Program?
- Acceptance into the FHSU Graduate School does not indicate acceptance into the MSW Program.
- Students will receive official notification from the MSW Program Director when they are admitted.