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Courses taken at another accredited MSW program can be reviewed for substitution.  Graduate unit transfers are rarely approved, however, because of the unique emphasis in the Humboldt MSW program.

In consultation with local tribal communities, our program curriculum maintains an emphasis on working with Indigenous and other rural peoples and is designed to assist our students to engage in "decolonizing social work."  Students are better prepared for this approach by having at least one course in Native American Studies.

Classes for the full-time, on-campus program begin in late August (Fall Semester). Classes for the part-time, online (DL) program begin every year on MLK JR. weekend (Spring Semester).

The deadline for the 3.5 year online (DL) program is August 31st of every year.  The deadline for the on campus program is January 31st of every year.

The typical master’s degree program consists of the equivalent of 2 years’ full-time study.  Advanced Standing allows applicants to complete the full time MSW program in 1 year and the part-time DL MSW program in  2 years.

To qualify for Advanced Standing, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited social work program. Unfortunately, we can not grant academic credit for professional experience in the social services.

The minimum requirements for admission to the Advanced Standing MSW Program are:

Applications for Advance Standing (both on campus and DL programs) are due on January 31st of every year. Coursework for Advance Standing students begins in the following summer.

Yes.  The program is open to students across the country and there are no additional out-of-state fees.  International student applicants need to meet the criteria for "Classified" status for graduate students (See University Catalog for International Students).

The Department of Social Work offers SW 420: Decolonizing Social Work with Indigenous Peoples to any interested student or community member for the second 8 weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. The course is a 1.5 unit online course offered through the College of eLearning Extended Education.  Students can call the office at (707) 826-3731 or VISIT THE CEEE WEBSITE to register.  Fees are due at the time of registration.  You are encouraged to look for eligible courses at community colleges near you or online.

Review notices are typically sent out two months after the application deadline.