Masters of Social Work Curriculum
In addition to the strong liberal arts base of the Social Work Program, the advanced curriculum study includes social work’s history, purpose, and philosophy, and provides students with the knowledge, values, and skills to become social work professionals strong in clinical practice, leadership, advocacy, community development, and program planning. Upon completion of the foundation curriculum, students select from one of two concentrations to further advance their knowledge and skills. The two concentrations include:
1) Individuals and Families
2) Community and Organizational Practice
Students also complete a foundation curriculum field placement, and a concentration curriculum field placement as part of their courses of study for the MSW degree. Names and credit hours for foundation and concentration curriculum courses are provided:
Required Foundation Curriculum Courses
1) SW 5005: American Social Welfare History and the Social Work Profession
2) SW 5010: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
3) SW 5020: Practice with Individuals and Families
4) SW 5030: Foundations of Social Work Research
5) SW 5040: Social Work Field Practicum and Seminar I
6) SW 5200: Social Welfare Policy Analysis and Practice
7) SW 5210: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
8) SW 5220: Practice with Groups and Communities
9) SW 5230: Evaluation of Professional Social Work Practice
10) SW 5240: Social Work Field Practicum and Seminar II
Foundation Curriculum Subtotal Hours |
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
30
|
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Required Courses for the Individuals and Families Concentration
Core Concentration Courses:
1) SW 5700: Advanced Social Work Assessment
2) SW 5710: Advanced Social Work Practice with Families
3) SW 5720: Individuals and Families Field Practicum and Seminar I
4) SW 5730: Advanced Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents
5) SW 5740: Advanced Social Work Practice with Adults
6) SW 5750: Individuals and Families Field Practicum and Seminar II
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3
3
3
3
3
3
18 |
Two Required Courses from the Following Community and Organizational Practice Concentration Course Options:
1) SW 5810 Advanced Community Social Work Practice
2) SW 5820: Social Welfare Organizational Management
3) SW 5840: Nonprofit and Public Human Services Administration
4) SW 5850: Community and Organizational Cultures
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3
3
3
3
6 |
Two Approved Electives
Individuals and Families Concentration Curriculum Subtotal Hours
Total Degree Hours (Individuals and Families Concentration) |
6
30
60 |
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Required Courses for the Community and Organizational Practice Concentration
Core Concentration Courses:
1) SW 5810: Advanced Community Social Work Practice
2) SW 5820: Social Welfare Organizational Management
3) SW 5830: Community and Organizational Practice Field Practicum and
Seminar I
4) SW 5840: Nonprofit and Public Human Services Administration
5) SW 5850: Community and Organizational Cultures
6) SW 5860: Community and Organizational Practice Field Practicum and Seminar II
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3
3
3
3
3
3
18 |
Two Required Courses from the Following Individuals and Families Concentration Course Options:
1) SW 5700 Advanced Social Work Assessment
2) SW 5710: Advanced Social Work Practice with Families
3) SW 5730: Advanced Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents
4) SW 5740: Advanced Social Work Practice with Adults |
3
3
3
3 |
Two Approved Electives
Community and Organizational Practice Concentration Curriculum Subtotal Hours
Total Degree Hours (Community and Organizational Practice Concentration) |
6
6
30
60 |
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