Social Work Accelerated 3+2 (B.A. to M.S.W)

At UMF, students complete a B.A. in Psychology in just three years, gaining hands-on experience through counseling courses, seminars, mentorship, and fieldwork. The program also fulfills requirements for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community (MHRT/C) certification, giving students practical job opportunities while preparing for graduate study. In the third year, a streamlined application process offers the chance  (not guaranteed) for early acceptance to the University of Southern Maine’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program where students continue with advanced social work coursework that prepares them to become licensed social workers.

The curriculum covers social work theory, practice, and policy, as well as hands-on training in direct service, advocacy, and community work. You’ll build a strong foundation in research, ethics, and human behavior, while learning to analyze complex social issues and develop effective interventions. As part of your preparation, you will complete 1,320 hours of supervised field education, two internships in your undergraduate years and a master’s-level placement—to ensure you graduate with real-world experience.