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Feb 17, 2025
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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog
Social Work, MSW
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The Master of Social Work degree with the specialization in advanced generalist practice prepares students with the advanced knowledge and skills to serve in complex practice environments, and to act to promote positive social change and respect for human diversity and the advancement of human rights to benefit the quality of life for individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities. The degree program is dedicated to preparing graduates to apply evidence-informed knowledge, skills and the values to address complex issues and problems while promoting social and economic justice and working with those who are vulnerable and oppressed. The degree leads to employment opportunities in health care, child and family services, mental health, and other health and human services career fields.
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Requirements
Two types of students will be admitted to the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The first group are graduates of bachelors programs in fields other than Social Work (Foundation students) and they will complete a two-year (60 credit hour) MSW program. The second group of students are graduates of BSW programs who qualify for “Advanced Standing” status. For these students, the first “Foundation” year of the MSW is waived, and they complete the program in one year (30 credit hours). Students accepted into the program for the full-time two-year component complete seven foundation courses (21 credit hours) and 9 credit hours of field practicum in the first year. The foundation field practicum requires 400 hours in an agency setting. After successful completion of the foundation courses, seven advanced courses (21 credit hours) and 9 credit hours of field practicum in the second year are required. The advanced year field practicum requires 500 hours in an agency setting. Students accepted into the Advanced Standing one-year full-time component will complete seven advanced courses (21 credit hours) and 9 credit hours of field practicum. The advanced year field practicum requires 500 hours in an agency setting. Students are required to choose two electives during their advanced year. Foundation courses, 30 hours
Advanced courses, 24 hours
Electives, 6 hours
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