Is it ok to go to your undergrad school for your MSW?

[BrettMoy]

I am working on my BSW right now and my university has a program for advanced standing bsw students that would allow them to get their masters in just one year. Some people i talk to tell me to go to another school for my masters so it looks more diverse on my resume, on the other hand some advisors and students say it should be fine.

[michigan girl]

There's nothing wrong with attending graduate school where you attend undergrad as long as they have a good program in your field of interest.

[citychild]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it either. I can say why I am not going to graduate school at my undergrad university: I am not happy. But more importantly, I plan to eventually pursue a PhD and I get the feedback from those who know me that I should look elsewhere. As long as you're happy--why fix what isn't broke?

[BrettMoy]

I don't think there is anything wrong with it either. I can say why I am not going to graduate school at my undergrad university: I am not happy. But more importantly, I plan to eventually pursue a PhD and I get the feedback from those who know me that I should look elsewhere. As long as you're happy--why fix what isn't broke?

Good luck on your PHD, I am thinking about going all the way to PhD but im only 1 year into my BSW so i have a lot of time. The accelerated program my current school is offering is really appealing especialy since i will be advance standing.. A masters in 1 year sounds like a good deal to me.

[citychild]

The accelerated program my current school is offering is really appealing especialy since i will be advance standing.. A masters in 1 year sounds like a good deal to me.

Just so you know, a lot of schools nationwide offer the advanced standing program to students that do not graduate from their university as an undergrad. In fact, that is what I am doing. As long as you obtain your BSW from a CSWE accredited university within a specified amount of time (usually 4-6 years), other universities generally will admit you advanced standing if you choose.

I am applying to a school that is $5,000 cheaper for out-of-state than my in-state school. I am not telling you this to encourage you to leave your university if you are happy but more so to let you know there are options if you want them.

Good luck in your undergraduate education!

Edited November 15, 2012 by citychild

[Chai_latte]

There's absolutely nothing wrong with that. I think people question getting a PhD from their undergraduate institution (~10yrs total). But, a (professional) masters? I don't think I've ever heard any qualms about that.