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MSW students can choose from two tracks, This commitment to clinical or community and organization, with varying excellence recently choices for advanced standing or part-time or full- garnered him recognition time students, this program offers multiple paths to from the National a master’s degree.

Requests for an exception to accept transfer credit up to 25% of the total required credits may be petitioned through the VPAA. For graduate-level degrees: To earn a second Master's degree at the Elms, core course requirements from the first degree may be accepted via 'internal transfer' toward the second degree, whether they were satisfied through Elms College or through transfer credit. Students are guaranteed junior status and the transfer of at least 60 credits, including “D” grades, which are counted as general electives where majors have minimum grade requirements.

Transfer credits earned by students from other institutions and accepted by Elms are included in the percentage of completed classes.

32 Elms College will evaluate transcripts for transfer credit to be accepted to meet program-specific requirements, liberal arts core requirements or as credit toward the minimum credit number required (60 credits for an Associate’s degree and 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree). Transfer credits earned at another college or university will not be computed in the student’s GPA, but may be applicable to degree requirements at Elms College. Students are guaranteed junior status and the transfer of at least 60 credits, including “D” grades, which are counted as general electives where majors have minimum grade requirements.

For more information contact mathiasa@elms.edu Applicants with an undergraduate degree in social work are eligible for advanced standing and may begin with courses focused on their area of interest. Students without advanced standing will begin a generalist practice, or the foundation curriculum for social work, which is intended as an introduction to broad concepts in the field. Students are required to have 900 hours of practicum experience, although those with advanced standing need only 500 hours. For a full list, go to https://www.elms.edu/partnerships/ Application deadline : July 15 th for both full-time and part-time options Application deadline : June 1 st for students who may be interested in the full-time advanced standing option; July 15 th for part-time advanced standing.

Now Earn Your MAT Through A New Pathway To Moderate Disabilities, 5-12, MA Licensure A Collaboration Between the CEUE and the Division of Education 8-week modules within a two-year period with a two-day institute to launch Supportive cohort model with bi-weekly release time for Seminars Schedule-friendly format; online/low residency , follows public school vacation dates Culturally responsive pedagogy and MTEL preparation woven throughout MAT with Moderate Disabilities, 5-12, MA Licensure Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is eligible? • Hybrid, cohort-based learning model • 8-week courses • Two-day kick-off institute • Bi-weekly release time for MTEL prep & collaboration • 33-credit reduced course load through Prior Learning Assessment (originally 42 credits) 3. How long does it take to complete?

In addition, graduates are eligible for advanced standing in many social work graduate programs.

Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Minor in Bioethics and Medical Humanities (UM-BMH) and prospective MA-BMH students with prior graduate coursework in BMH or a BMH-adjacent field are eligible to transfer credits into the MA-BMH program. Full-time UM-BMH students who complete program requirements at the undergraduate level are eligible to transfer up to six credits into the MA-BMH program with the permission of the program director. Up to six credits of courses taken at the graduate level are eligible to be transferred into the MA-BMH program.

Transfer in up to 75 credits to complete your bachelor’s degree Earn degree and initial licensure in as little as three years* Student Teaching Practicum integrated in the program Strong, ongoing, support to pass the MTELs Classes held weeknights Tuition Scholarship up to 90%** *Depending on the number of transfer credits accepted **Depending on whether school district provides funding support Undergraduate students eligible to apply for financial aid/federal student loans

Transfer Credits: Credits from courses completed outside Elms College that are transferred in for academic credit.

Graduate Admissions will work in conjunction with faculty and the Registrar Office to expedite the review of eligible transfer credits.

Making the Most of Your Transfer Credits We work one-on-one with transfer students to determine your choice of major, transfer credits, and how long it will take you to graduate. After you apply, we will review your transcript for content in the liberal arts to determine if your previous courses satisfy our core requirements and the requirements for your intended major. You will receive a credit evaluation that outlines this information. You can transfer up to 75 credits from other institutions towards a bachelor’s degree for 100-level or higher courses completed within the last 10 years and for which you have achieved a “C-” grade or better. Courses required for the nursing major must have a grade of “B-” to be accepted for transfer credit. All degree-completion programs now accept up to 90 credits in transfer. We also have articulation and transfer agreements with many area colleges to make your transition as seamless as possible.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Licensed Social Worker (LSW) exam Graduates are eligible for advanced standing in MSW programs Elms College students at the Massachusetts State House during the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, March.

Specialized Practice Curriculum (students with a bachelor’s in social work who receive advanced standing begin with this curriculum. Choose on area of specialization: Course # Course Name # of Credit Hours Clinical/Primary Care (Medical) Social Work Specialization (24 credits) 3 SWK 5200 Assessment & Diagnosis in the Clinical Setting 3 SWK 5401 Clinical Practice in Healthcare 3 *Electives (3) *Students may take two graduate-level electives outside of the social work program with approval from the program director 3 SWK 5321 Clinical Practicum and Seminar 1 (250-300 practicum hours) 3 SWK 5322 Clinical Practicum and Seminar 2 (250-300 practicum hours) 3 SWK 6100 Advanced Research Methods 3

Students join a cohort and typically remain in that group throughout the program — Courses whenever possible make use of educational materials that are freely available that faculty or teachers and students may adapt, share, and reuse whenever possible . PLA (Prior Learning Assessment): A maximum of 9 credits can be earned through the Prior Learning Assessment process by demonstrating successful learning outcomes through life and work experience. Up to 90 credits may be transferred from an accredited college.

How to Apply Apply Apply Now Name of Policy: Transfer Credit Policy Responsible Department: Office of the Registrar Responsible Administrator: Registrar Effective Date: August 1, 2022 Undergraduate-Level Transfer Credit Transfer Student Admission: The Office of Admissions works directly with full-time undergraduate transfer applicants and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions assists undergraduate part-time and degree-completion transfer applicants. Please note that some academic programs may have additional specific requirements for accepting transfer credits. Transfer Credit Evaluation: Accepted undergraduate-level students will be able to transfer between 75 and 90 credits, with a grade of C- or better from an accredited institution towards a bachelor’s degree, and 30 credits towards an associate degree. Some academic programs have additional specific requirements for accepting transfer credits. Elms College will evaluate transcripts for transfer credit to be accepted to meet program-specific requirements, liberal arts core requirements or as credit toward the minimum credit number required (60 credits for an Associate’s degree and 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree). Transfer credits earned at another college or university will not be computed in the student’s GPA, but may be applicable to degree requirements at Elms College. Graduate-Level Transfer Credit Graduate students enrolled at Elms College who wish to take courses at another accredited institution, and transfer in those credits, must notify their program director and the Registrar’s Office for approval ahead of time. Transfer credits earned at another college or university will not be computed in the student’s GPA, but may be applicable to degree requirements at Elms College. Requests for an exception to accept transfer credit up to 25% of the total required credits may be petitioned through the VPAA. For graduate-level degrees: To earn a second Master’s degree at the Elms, core course requirements from the first degree may be accepted via ‘internal transfer’ toward the second degree, whether they were satisfied through Elms College or through transfer credit. Students are guaranteed junior status and the transfer of at least 60 credits, including “D” grades, which are counted as general electives where majors have minimum grade requirements.