Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing Alternative Plan at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Ohio State Master of Social Work prepares advanced social work professionals through a Generalist Curriculum, an Advanced Generalist Curriculum and extensive field practicum experiences. The programme has been continuously CSWE-accredited since 1919, and the Advanced Standing Alternative Plan is for applicants who already hold a recent BSW.

Faculty: College of Social Work | Intake: Summer, Autumn (Spring online cohort noted) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Generalist curriculum (core theory, values and competencies), advanced generalist curriculum for master's-level practice, and mentored field practicum at both levels.

Career pathways

Graduates work as direct practitioners, administrators, evaluators and analysts in public, private and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution is required for the traditional MSW; Advanced Standing Alternative Plan (ASAP) applicants must hold a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited programme within the last five years, 'B' or better in all required social work courses, cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher for the BSW, a successful field evaluation/learning agreement, and at least 9 semester (14 quarter) hours of social science coursework. Applicants below 3.0 GPA are reviewed case by case (conditional admission petition); 3 letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose are required. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 on the pre-January 2026 scale), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120. Deadlines: Spring 2027 November 12, 2026 (domestic) / October 8, 2026 (international); Summer 2027 March 18, 2027 / February 4, 2027; Autumn 2027 June 24, 2027 / April 29, 2027.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer, Autumn (Spring online cohort noted)

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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