Bachelor's Degree Completion Program in Social Work

Elms College is now offering a bachelor's degree completion program in social work through a special partnership with Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Through this initiative, Elms and STCC faculty will teach designated courses at the STCC Technology Park, making it convenient for students and alumni of STCC as well as others from the community who hold associate degrees from an accredited college.

How it Works

Students with associate degrees from any college or university will be able to substantially improve their employment and graduate school opportunities in their chosen field in an accelerated time frame, completing their bachelor's degree in ten eight-week sessions, or 20 months.

Who Is Eligible

Community college graduates who have earned an associate degree are eligible to apply to this program. Entry into this program is based on you having earned at least 60 credits from your associate's degree program.

The bachelor's degree program requires 120 credits. You can transfer in a maximum of 78 credits from Springfield Technical Community College and other regionally accredited colleges. A minimum of 42 credits must be earned through Elms College.

All Elms College core and program requirements must be met.

Admission

The following application materials are required for each student applying to the Accelerated Weekend College Degree Program.

• A completed application with a $30 non-refundable application fee
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal goal statement approximately 100-250 words in length
• Associate's Degree (required)
• Official undergraduate transcripts
• Official high school transcripts or GED scores

Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Elms College
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. For information regarding financial aid, please call 413-265-2249 or visit www.elms.edu/financialaid.

Applicants applying for financial aid must first apply for a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov and then complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.gov.