The One-Year Residency Program: An Alternative Path to the Master's Degree in Social Work

This article describes an alternative path to the master's degree for experienced bachelor's degree social workers who cannot give up their employment for full-time study. Time frames replacing years, and a four-day-a-week fieldwork experience in the agency of employment are essential elements of this program. The article includes a review of relevant literature, a description of the program, and a discussion of questions educators might raise in trying to implement a similar program.