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BSW-to-MSW Route Finder
Which BSW Programs Lead Straight Into an MSW at the Same School?
323 schools in 52 states offer both a CSWE BSW (367 BSW programs) and an MSW with advanced standing, so you can plan both degrees in one place. Where the school states it, advanced standing runs 24 to 52 credits, often one year full time. Pick a state or search a school below.
How a BSW-to-MSW Route Works
A CSWE-accredited BSW covers the generalist content of the MSW's first year. Schools recognize that with advanced standing: you start in the specialized (second) year and finish in about half the credits. Each school sets its own eligibility rules, such as a minimum GPA or how recent the BSW must be; the MSW link in each result goes to that program's full profile on mswdegree.com.
Staying at your BSW school is one option, not a requirement. The 50 schools flagged with a combined track go further, letting their own BSW students apply early or count overlapping credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Advanced Standing in an MSW Program?
Advanced standing lets a graduate of a CSWE-accredited BSW skip the MSW's generalist (foundation) year. Of the 323 schools in this finder, 236 state the advanced standing credits, from 24 to 52 credits.
Do You Have to Stay at the Same School to Get Advanced Standing?
No. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, wherever they earned it. A same-school route can still help: 50 of these schools describe a combined, accelerated or early-admission track for their own BSW students.
How Many BSW Programs Lead Into an MSW at the Same School?
367 of the 631 BSW programs on this site are at one of 323 schools that also offer an MSW with advanced standing, across 52 states and territories. 198 of those schools offer the MSW online.
What Does a Combined BSW-to-MSW Track Mean?
The school describes a 4+1, 3+2, accelerated or early-admission option that moves its own BSW students into the MSW with less time or overlap. The finder shows the school's own wording next to the flag so you can see the exact terms.
Where Does the MSW Information Come From?
Each MSW name, format and advanced standing description comes from the verified program records on our sister site mswdegree.com, which reviews every school's official MSW pages. The BSW side comes from this site's own program research.
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Sources
- Official BSW program pages of each school, reviewed September 2026
- mswdegree.com, verified MSW program records (advanced standing and formats)
- CSWE, directory of accredited programs