Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work/ PhD in Social Work - Advanced Standing in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,043
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A select group of candidates are admitted into a dual-degree program offering both a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Social Work. This intensive program caters to on-campus students whose career aspirations and prior background align with the objectives of both degrees while seeking an accelerated path. The combined curriculum permits the interchange of certain MSW and doctoral-level courses.
Advanced standing participants (75 total credits)
60 discipline-specific credits
36 PhD credits (including 12 dissertation hours)
24 MSW credits
15 overlapping credits between programs
This dual-degree pathway typically spans eleven to twelve semesters, including summer terms. Review our sample academic timelines. All credit allocations, shared coursework, and program structure adhere to MU Graduate School standards and CSWE accreditation guidelines for social work education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.0
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or University with the applicants undergraduate transcript reflecting a sound liberal arts foundation including courses in the humanities as well as in the social and behavioral sciences
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
6page personal statement
Resume or CV
Three letters of reference from persons who can address the applicants intellectual ability and interpersonal skills potential for graduate education and potential for professional social work practice through observation in an educational or work paid or volunteer setting Letters of reference should not be submitted from friends or family
Field practicum information ADVANCED STANDING STUDENTS ONLY Upload the most recent copy of your field evaluation If your program does not have field evaluations please have the Director of Field or your supervisorinstructor complete one of your three professional references
TOEFL - 92
Reading - 21
Listening - 22
Speaking - 26
Listening - 23
IELTS - 7
Reading - 6.5
Listening - 6.5
Speaking - 8
Listening - 6
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or University with the applicants undergraduate transcript reflecting a sound liberal arts foundation including courses in the humanities as well as in the social and behavioral sciences
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
6page personal statement
Resume or CV
Three letters of reference from persons who can address the applicants intellectual ability and interpersonal skills potential for graduate education and potential for professional social work practice through observation in an educational or work paid or volunteer setting Letters of reference should not be submitted from friends or family
Field practicum information ADVANCED STANDING STUDENTS ONLY Upload the most recent copy of your field evaluation If your program does not have field evaluations please have the Director of Field or your supervisorinstructor complete one of your three professional references
TOEFL - 92
Reading - 21
Listening - 22
Speaking - 26
Listening - 23
IELTS - 7
Reading - 6.5
Listening - 6.5
Speaking - 8
Listening - 6
Tuition
USD
25,043