Vermont MSW Degree Programs

State licensure for social work is required for professionals looking at administration or clinical work in Vermont. Salary estimates range from $35,300 to $79,030 for social workers that specialize in the health care field.

School	Program	Admissions
Adelphi University	Online Master of Social Work Online flexibility and a personalized approach. Placements near you. No GRE.	Website
Virginia Commonwealth University	Online Master's in Social Work Part-time and full-time online options, with three intakes throughout the year, let you learn from anywhere in the country.	Part-time and full-time options Website
University of Kentucky	Online Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited, 100% online. Regular and Advanced Standing MSW tracks.	Website
University of West Florida	Online Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited, 100% online. Traditional and Advanced Standing MSW tracks.	Website
Our Lady of the Lake University	Online Master of Social Work No GRE Required, CSWE Accredited, 12 month program for BSW holders.	Website
University of Denver	Online Master of Social Work GRE scores are not required to apply.	Website
Simmons University	Online Master of Social Work Accredited by the CSWE. Online Master of Social Work program can be completed in as few as 9 months and GRE scores are not required.	Website

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Vermont CSWE Accredited MSW Programs

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) has accredited three institutions across the state of Vermont for their higher education programs in social work. Holding this designation means the program will feature experienced faculty members teaching students theory and practice in their social work specialization. Only the University of Vermont offers a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in the field.

Finding a Campus Based Vermont MSW Program

Programs in social work can be found in the cities of Burlington and Castleton. In addition to the University of Vermont, Champlain College offers a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work and is also located in Burlington. Castleton University also provides a Bachelor's degree in Castleton.

University of Vermont's Master of Social Work

The College of Education and Social Services offers the Master of Social Work for students that are interested in advancing their career in various social work specializations. All courses are offered at the Burlington campus and there is no online component. However, students are typically scheduled for courses on consecutive days each week to limit travel to campus if necessary.

Advanced Standing Format

Students interested in advanced standing must have completed a CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social work within the last seven years and holding a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Gaining advanced standing gives students the ability to eliminate foundational coursework and the initial internship due to their high academic merit on the prior undergraduate program.

39 credit hours are needed for this particular pathway and it can be completed in just one calendar year with full-time enrollment. 600 total clock hours in the field practicum are needed, divided evenly in the fall and spring semesters. Examples of courses that students will take include Transformative Social Work, Advanced Social Work Research, and Perspectives in Social Work.

Admission Requirements

Criteria to become a student in this program requires the completion of a Bachelor's degree with some liberal arts courses and a 3.0 GPA or higher over the last 60 credit hours of coursework. Transcripts must be sent that show evidence of this completion, along with letters of recommendation and a professional resume. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required in this application process.

List of the Campus and Online Vermont MSW Programs

Careers, Licensures, and Salaries in Vermont

Social work that specializes in youth and school services sees a large portion of employment according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over 1,200 workers are estimated in this particular field. Employment is significantly higher in comparison to the health care specialization, but the latter does have high concentration with 1.5 employed per 1,000 workers.

Average Salary of a Vermont Social Worker

Statewide averages for social workers working with youth, family, and schools will typically sit around $51,750 annually. By comparison, professionals in social work for the health care field make an average salary of $56,570 annually. Typically, work in the northern portion of the state boost up the statewide average.

Vermont Social Work Licensure Requirements

Social work professionals that have completed a Master’s degree can pursue Vermont state licensure in two different formats. One still requires supervision in clinical work, and the other provides the clinical independencies (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). Receiving the latter licensure requires the passing of a clinical exam through the Association of Social Work Boards and a state jurisprudence exam.

Hours of Experience Requirements

In addition to holding a Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited program, applicants must have an additional 3,000 of clinical experience after graduation. Two-thirds of this experience must be providing psychotherapy to clients. Supervisors must hold the LICSW licensure and have been practicing for at least three years.

Endorsement and Renewal Requirements

The state of Vermont allows licensure by endorsement from other states assuming criteria is similar or stronger than what they offer. If requirement does not meet this expectation, practitioners that have been active for five years (over 1,200 clock hours annually) and have no stipulations on their license can still apply. Renewal takes place every two years and requires 20 credit hours of continuous education.