Advanced Standing Master of Social Work, MSW

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CIP Code: 44.0701

Students are required to complete a minimum of 60 credit hours for the Master of Social Work degree. Students awarded advanced standing receive credit for 30 credit hours of the generalist practice curriculum of the MBU MSW program. This includes 27 hours of core courses and 3 hours of electives. The advanced standing program consists of 30 credits (a 3 credit hour “Bridge” course, 24 credit hours of specialized core courses, and 3 credit hours of electives).

Additional information regarding the Advanced Standing Master of Social Work Program can be found on the School of Social Work page.

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

Advanced Standing Requirement

Students will complete a three (3) hour course:

SOCW 5193 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Required Electives

Students will complete three (3) 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

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Advanced Standing Master of Social Work, MSW

Specialized Coursework

Total: 24 Hours

Advanced Standing Requirement

Total: 3 Hours

Required Electives

Total: 3 Hours

Total: 30 Hours