Social Work (MSW)

The MSW program has the following educational goals, which are based in the competencies that CSWE requires Master of Social Work (MSW) students to acquire.

Professional behavior: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in the classroom and at practicum placement.

Ethical Conduct: Know and comply with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Relational: Maintain respectful relationships with others in the program and comply with the university’s code of conduct.

Commitment to social justice: Advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

Use of research: Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.

Advocacy: Engage in policy practice.

Practice: Engage with Individiduals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.

Assessment: Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Planning and Intervention: Develop practice interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

Degree Requirements:

The MSW degree requires 60 credits for graduation except for Advanced Standing students* who must complete 30 credits for graduation.

*Advanced-standing students are those entering the MSW program with a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work. Such students complete the MSW program in one year following. Once accepted, such students must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits to obtain the MSW degree.

The credits will be distributed as follows:

Full-time and part-time students - including HSP:
48 credits of coursework and 12 credits of internship distributed as follows:
●   39 credits of required courses
●   9 credits of electives
●   12 credits of practicum education (internship)

Advanced Standing students
24 credits of coursework and 6 credits of internship distributed as follows:
●   15 credits of required courses
●   9 credits of electives
●   6 credits of practicum education (internship)

Required Courses

SWRK 600 - Social Welfare Policy I Credit(s): 3
SWRK 601 - Social Welfare Policy II Credit(s): 3
SWRK 605 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Credit(s): 3
SWRK 606 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Credit(s): 3
SWRK 610 - Direct Social Work Practice I Credit(s): 3
SWRK 611 - Direct Social Work Practice II Credit(s): 3
SWRK 612 - Racism, Diversity, Oppression & Privilege Credit(s): 3
SWRK 614 - Social Work Research Methods I Credit(s): 3
SWRK 615 - Social Work Research Methods II Credit(s): 3
SWRK 616 - Organizational Context and Service Delivery Credit(s): 3
SWRK 617 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Credit(s): 3
SWRK 618 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Credit(s): 3
SWRK 619 - Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups Credit(s): 3

Practicum Education

12 credits.

SWRK 622 - Human Service Practitioners Seminar Credit(s): 3 (HSP Students Only)
SWRK 650 - Practicum Education I Credit(s): 3
SWRK 651 - Practicum Education II Credit(s): 3
SWRK 652 - Practicum Education III Credit(s): 3
SWRK 653 - Practicum Education IV Credit(s): 3

Electives

All students will take three electives (9 credits). Students who wish to have a specialization will be required to take all their electives from courses listed under their chosen area of specialization.

SWRK 625 - Substance Misuse and Prevention Credit(s): 3
SWRK 626 - Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
SWRK 627 - Understanding and Addressing Child Abuse and Neglect Credit(s): 3
SWRK 628 - Childhood and Adolescent Trauma Credit(s): 3
SWRK 629 - Social Work Practice in Under-resourced Communities Credit(s): 3
SWRK 630 - Social Work Practice in Schools Credit(s): 3
SWRK 631 - Social Work Practice with Individuals with Severe Mental Illness Credit(s): 3
SWRK 632 - Social Work Practice with Community and Community Organizations Credit(s): 3
SWRK 634 - Palliative Social Work Practice Credit(s): 3
SWRK 635 - Theories and Biology of Aging Credit(s): 3
SWRK 636 - End-of-Life Care Credit(s): 3
SWRK 637 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults Credit(s): 3
SWRK 638 - Social Work Practice with Couples Credit(s): 3
SWRK 639 - Dementia: Etiology, Challenges and Social Work Practice Credit(s): 3
SWRK 640 - International Social Work Credit(s): 3

Social Work (MSW)

Program Policy Document:

Degree Requirements:

Required Courses

Practicum Education

Electives

Specialized Practice Electives: Children and Families

Specialized Practice Electives: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Specialized Practice Electives: Gerontology

Last Revised for 2024-2025 Academic Year.