Utica College

What you'll study

The program focuses on core social work tenets with an emphasis on individualizing client‑driven recovery pathways and engaging peer support networks. Key structural facts provided by the program include:

• 30 credit hours for the MSW Advanced Standing pathway
• 100% online delivery
• Program length typically 12–16 months
• Preparation for clinical social work practice with a recovery focus

Entry requirements

Advanced Standing is intended for applicants who possess a BSW. The online MSW currently accepts applicants who reside in New York. The program does not require GRE scores. Transfer credit policy: up to six credit hours may be transferred from regionally accredited institutions for equivalent courses with a grade of C or better. Official transcripts from all colleges attended and a transcript showing the degree awarded are required.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for clinically oriented social work roles that support individual and community recovery. The program cites occupational projections and typical job types, and links the MSW to roles including:

• Social Worker
• Mental Health Clinician
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor
• Community Outreach Organizer / Provider
• Health Educator
• Mental Health Policy Analyst
• Case Worker, Homeless Services Provider, Criminal Court Liaison, Social Work Program Planner, Private Practice Clinician

The program includes 500 hours of field work to support New York state licensure preparation.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should inquire with Utica University about institutional aid, scholarships, and financial support options, and verify eligibility for any state or federal funding. The published per‑credit rate for the online MSW is $775 per credit.