Social Work, M.S.W.

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Division of Social Work offers an MSW with a concentration in advanced generalist social work practice. The Standard Program is for non-BSW graduates; Advanced Standing Program is for students with a BSW. Part-time program available.

MSW Standard Program

SOWK 5100 - Principles and Philosophy of Social Work Credits: 3
SOWK 5115 - Social Welfare Policy: Human Rights and Social Justice Credits: 3
SOWK 5120 - MSW Foundation Field Seminar I Credits: 1
SOWK 5121 - MSW Foundation Field Seminar II Credits: 1
SOWK 5200 - Human Beh & Soc Environmt I Credits: 3
SOWK 5210 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II Credits: 3
SOWK 5300 - SW Generalist Practice I Credits: 3
SOWK 5310 - Generalist Social Work Practice II Credits: 3
SOWK 5400 - Social Work Generalist Research Methods Credits: 3
SOWK 5450 - Field Practicum I Credits: 3
SOWK 5460 - Field Practicum II Credits: 5
SOWK 5500 - Advanced Policy: Advocacy and Social Action Credits: 3
SOWK 5600 - Advanced Generalist Practice Credits: 3
SOWK 5700 - Advanced Theories and Practice with Children and Families Credits: 3
SOWK 5705 - Generalist Practice III: Group Credits: 3
SOWK 5720 - Leadership Prac in Comm & Orgs Credits: 3
SOWK 5750 - Applied Research: Practice Evaluation Credits: 3
SOWK 5850 - Advanced Field Practicum Credits: 2-10
SOWK 5855 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar I Credits: 1
SOWK 5856 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar II Credits: 1-8
SOWK 5000 - Topics: Social Work Credits: 1-3
SOWK 5755 - MSW Portfolio Credits: 1
OR
SOWK 5960 - Thesis Research Credits: 1-12
TOTAL: 66-68 credits

NOTES

MSW Standard students must take one social work elective (3 credits) at any time during their program. The elective must be at the 5000 level.

MSW Advanced Standing Program

SOWK 5495 - Social Work Research and Analysis Credits: 3
SOWK 5499 - Advanced Generalist Social Justice Practice Credits: 3
SOWK 5500 - Advanced Policy: Advocacy and Social Action Credits: 3
SOWK 5600 - Advanced Generalist Practice Credits: 3
SOWK 5700 - Advanced Theories and Practice with Children and Families Credits: 3
SOWK 5720 - Leadership Prac in Comm & Orgs Credits: 3
SOWK 5850 - Advanced Field Practicum Credits: 2-10
SOWK 5855 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar I Credits: 1
SOWK 5856 - MSW Advanced Field Seminar II Credits: 1-8
SOWK 5000 - Topics: Social Work Credits: 1-3
(6 credits)
SOWK 5755 - MSW Portfolio Credits: 1
OR
SOWK 5960 - Thesis Research Credits: 1-12 (4 credits required total)
TOTAL: 38-40 Credits

NOTES

The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Students must be admitted to a specific program option: full-time or part-time.
MSW advanced students must take two social work electives (3 credits). The electives must be at the 5000 level.
MSW advanced standing students have the option of taking SOWK 5705: Generalist Practice111: Group Work Practice.