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Full Program applicants must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.50 and complete Liberal Arts prerequisite equivalents: behavioral/social sciences (9 credits), science/mathematics (6 credits), and humanities/fine arts (6 credits).",{"name":124,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":125},"What licensure pathways can MSW graduates pursue?",{"text":126,"@type":114},"Graduates may apply for Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Illinois after meeting additional state requirements. 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The curriculum is founded on evidence-based/best practices. Students gain real-life experience through our partnershipsin the community with over 250+ internship opportunities.  \nTwo Programs  \nThe Advanced Standing MSW Program is comprised of 32 credit hours for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program. Achieve your MSW degree in as little as one year (full-time) . A two-year part-time option is also available. Students complete 16-20 hours of field education per week at the specialized level (Fall and Spring semesters) .  \nThe Full MSW Program is comprised of 60 credit hours for students without a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Achieve your MSW degree in as little as two years (full-time) . A three-or four-year part-time option is also available. Students complete 14 hours of field education per week at the generalist level and 16-20 hours per week at the specialized level. Each level requires a Fall and Spring term of field education, totaling four semesters of field education.  \nMSW Specializations  \n• School Social Work (to become eligible for Professional Educator License/PEL)  \n• Children and Family  \no Standard Child and Family (choose 2 courses from the available electives)  \no Mental Health Subspecialty (electives in understanding the DSM-5 and related interventions)  \no Licensed Child Welfare Practice Subspecialty (to become eligible for a child welfare license in IL)  \nFully Accredited  \nThe MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.  \nLicensure  \nStudents who graduate with an MSW can seek clinical and leadership roles in a variety of public/private settings (e.g. , advocacy organizations, counseling centers, child welfare agencies (IDCFS), hospitals, private practice, residential settings, schools, veteran administration systems, and more) . After earning a master’s  \ndegree and meeting additional state requirements, graduates can immediately apply to become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Illinois. To become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), 3,000 clock hours of post-MSW supervision and a clinical exam are required (reference the state’s guidelines) .  \nDelivery Format  \nClasses are held in person or on campus and primarily offered in the afternoon/evening (e.g., starting at 4:30 pm) . Field Education is completed off-campus within a social service setting in the community.  \nHow to Apply  \nThe MSW Program admits students for the Summer and Fall semesters.  \n• Apply to the Master of Social Work Program at: [www.govst.edu/chhs/msw/apply](www.govst.edu/chhs/msw/apply).  \n• [Send official college transcripts to](Send official college transcripts to apotranscripts@govst.edu)[ ](Send official college transcripts to apotranscripts@govst.edu)[apotranscripts@govst.edu](Send official college transcripts to apotranscripts@govst.edu)  \n• Please send all questions [to](to mswadmissions@govst.edu)[ ](to mswadmissions@govst.edu)[mswadmissions@govst.edu](to mswadmissions@govst.edu).  \nFor more information or to register for an  \nonline MSW Information Session, [visit](visit www.govst.edu/msw)[ ](visit www.govst.edu/msw)[www.govst.edu/msw](visit www.govst.edu/msw)  \n[NOTE: The Master of Social Work Program does not offer college credit](NOTE: The Master of Social Work Program does not offer college credit)[ ](NOTE: The Master of Social Work Program does not offer college credit)[for life experience.](for life experience.)  \nFACT  \nOverall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7-12 percent from 2020 to 2030","cbCaikrO5jzmUQhH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikrO5jzmUQhH","pdf",557838,"English","# Overview\n# Two MSW Program Options\n## Advanced Standing MSW Program\n## Full MSW Program\n# MSW Specializations\n# Accreditation and Licensure\n# Delivery Format\n# How to Apply\n# FACT: Employment Outlook\n# MSW Admission Criteria & Curriculum\n## Advanced Standing Admission Criteria & Required Curriculum\n## Full Program Admission Criteria & Required Curriculum","[{\"question\":\"What are the two MSW program options and how do they differ?\",\"answer\":\"The Advanced Standing MSW Program is for students with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program and is comprised of 32 credit hours. 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