Application Deadline: December 2, 2022
Next Start: January 2, 2023
These are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Spalding University Online programs. If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your enrollment advisor and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.
Yes, you’ll learn from and be inspired by an academic community of educators who are actively involved in the pursuit of an equitable, diverse society.
The EdD Leadership program is flexibly designed for working professionals and can be completed in 2 years. Courses are delivered one at a time. Each term is 8 weeks long, and students complete 10 courses in 10 terms.
Yes. Courses are delivered fully online. You will also be required to complete fieldwork hours.
Yes. We are currently accepting applications from a number of states. Please visit our State Authorization page to learn more.
The traditional online Master of Social Work program can be completed full-time in 16 months or part-time in 32 months. The Advanced Standing program can be completed full-time in 8 months or part-time in 16 months.
Yes. We are currently accepting applications from all states and the District of Columbia (excluding California and New York). Please visit our state authorization page to learn more.
Yes. All 10 courses are delivered fully online, one class at a time, over a 10-week period.
You will learn from doctorally prepared instructors who are also practicing organizational leaders who bring real-world perspectives to the classroom. As trusted Spalding University faculty members, they are committed to your success.
No. This program is designed for students who want to pursue leadership roles in a variety of industries and disciplines including, but not limited to:
This degree requires 60 credit hours to graduate.
Yes. Courses in this program are delivered one at a time over 10 weeks so you can continue to work in your current professional role.
There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.
Yes, both the traditional program and the Advanced Standing program are flexibly designed so you can continue to work in your current professional role.
The traditional program requires 60 credit hours and 900 field placement hours. The Advanced Standing program requires 30 credit hours and 450 field placement hours.
There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.
Costs vary by program. The online EdD Leadership program is $825 per credit hour, for a total investment of $49,500 (plus any applicable fees).
The online Master of Social Work is $660 per credit hour. The traditional program is an investment of $39,600, and the Advanced Standing program costs $19,800.
Financial aid may be available to our online students.
Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The online Master of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Your Field Placement Coordinator and faculty will be with you through the entire process to answer your questions and provide field experience onboarding to ensure your success.
You will receive a notification from your dedicated Field Placement Coordinator prior to each field experience start date.
Field placement provides hundreds of hours of real-world, hands-on generalist social work experience. Your Field Placement Coordinator helps identify quality placement sites within your local community so that you can focus on your coursework and the core competencies you need to succeed.
Your dedicated Spalding Field Placement Team collaborates with you to secure quality field placement sites that reflect your educational goals and desired practice specialty. They ensure all experiences meet CSWE accreditation standards, and the agencies and field instructors are approved prior to the start of your fieldwork.
You can find more information on our apply page or schedule an appointment with your Spalding University enrollment advisor.
No, this test is not required to apply for the program.
To determine if this program is a good fit for you, request information to learn more about:
Getting a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is a career-building strategy that appeals to many people.
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.