Accreditation by CSWE assures that the program at the University of Portland meets national social work education standards. The University of Portland Social Work Program is a fully accredited program, giving graduates access to opportunities that graduates from non-accredited institutions do not have.
Students graduating from an undergraduate social work accredited program are eligible for advanced standing in most masters of social work (MSW) programs (meaning that students will advance to the second year of graduate school).
Some graduate schools that accept UP advanced standing:
There are more than 78 MSW graduate programs in the U.S. offering dual degrees that provide the graduate with a specific skill set through a unique combination of graduate degrees, equipping him or her to serve in a particular field of social work. The most popular dual degree combines an MSW and a JD degree, enabling the graduate to do social work in a legal setting. Other examples of dual degrees are:
The Council on Social Work Education offers information about accredited MSW programs.
University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798
503.943.8000
This website uses cookies to track information for analytics purposes. You can view the full University of Portland privacy policy for more information.
