How many credit hours do I need to complete an MSW degree at DePaul University?
DePaul University operates on the quarter system and the MSW degree requires 92 hours of course work for graduation. Those 92 credit hours include 24 hours of internship credit for the two required, academic-year long field placements. The MSW program has had two enrollment options; the full-time program is designed to be completed in two years of academic study with students required to complete an average of four classes (16 credit hours) per quarter. In the part-time, four-year option, students complete an average of two classes (8 credit hours) per academic quarter. Part-time students complete their internships in years two and four while full-time students complete their internships with their academic course work. In academic year 2011/12 the program is beginning an advanced standing option for students who have completed a BSW degree. Those completing a degree under this option take the courses required of full-time students in their second year, and additional bridge courses as
