Master of Social Work, MSW

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CIP Code: 44.0701

Additional information regarding the Master of Social Work program can be found on the School of Social Work page.

Generalist Coursework

Students will complete twenty-seven (27) hours of generalist practice courses:

SOCW 0000 - MSW Professional Development Semester Hours: Zero
SOCW 5103 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5113 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5123 - Social Work Research Methods Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5133 - Generalist Practice with Individuals & Families Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5143 - Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5153 - Generalist Practice with Groups, Communities and Organizations Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5163 - Diversity in Social Work Practice Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5181 - Field Seminar I Semester Hours: One
SOCW 5182 - Field Experience I Semester Hours: Two
SOCW 5191 - Field Seminar II Semester Hours: One
SOCW 5192 - Field Experience II Semester Hours: Two

Total: 27 Hours

Specialized Coursework

Students will complete twenty-four (24) hours of specialization courses:

SOCW 5203 - Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5213 - Advanced Practice with Groups, Communities and Organizations Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5223 - Diagnosis and Assessment Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5233 - Advanced Practice with Children and their Families Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5243 - Practice and Program Evaluation Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5253 - Advanced Values and Ethics Semester Hours: Three
SOCW 5281 - Field Seminar III Semester Hours: One
SOCW 5282 - Field Experience III Semester Hours: Two
SOCW 5291 - Field Seminar IV Semester Hours: One
SOCW 5292 - Field Experience IV Semester Hours: Two

Total: 24 Hours

Required Electives

Students will complete nine (9) hours of electives:

SWEL 5503 - Self-Care for the Resilient Social Worker Semester Hours: Three
SWEL 5513 - Faith Based Social Services and Organizations Semester Hours: Three
SWEL 5523 - Special Topics in Social Work Semester Hours: Three

Total: 9 Hours

Total: 60 Hours

Note

The full-time program is structured to be completed within two years, and the part-time program is structured to be completed within three years. Students are expected to take courses within a specific degree path and timeframe. As a result, MSW students should expect to take courses at a faster pace than the typical full-time graduate course load requires.

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