MSW PROGRAM WITH ADVANCED STANDING Course Sequencing Guidelines

First Semester Registration

As an MSW Advanced Standing student, you will work closely with your Academic Advisor to ensure your first semester schedule supports your concentration requirements and your accelerated timeline.

You must enroll in foundation-level courses for which Advanced Standing credit was not granted. Advanced Standing credit is available for these courses offered in the fall semester:

S15-5007: Research Methods with Statistical Applications

S15-5011: Human Behavior

S15-5038: Practice I: Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families & Groups

S15-5040: Social Welfare Policies and Services

Summer Bridge Course

All MSW Advanced Standing students must enroll in and complete the summer course: “BSW Intensive: Bridge to Brown.” The two-week course will take place August 7-11 and August 14-17, 2023, and will equip incoming advanced standing students with essential skills as they transition to a masters-level course of study. Instructions for enrolling in the summer bridge course can be found on page 10 of this packet.

Once you know how to search for these courses, proceed to Step 8.

Dual MSW/MSP students will register according to the MSW program sequence in Year 1, and take courses in the MSP curriculum in Year 2.

A Note About Concentration Practicum

With some exceptions, Advanced Standing students begin practicum in spring. Students interested in clinical mental health or school social work should consider beginning practicum in the fall. If you are interested in one of these practice areas, please contact your Academic Advisor to be connected with the Office of Field Education.