University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences 31 courses 8 total credits
College of Behavioral and Community Sciences (BC) Department: School of Social Work Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information Also offered as a Concurrent Degrees The online Advanced Standing MSW is a self-supporting program. A cost comparision of tuition and fees can be found here. The online Traditional MSW is also a self-supporting program. A cost comparision of tuition and fees can be found here. Please note: with the exception of the Department of Childen and Family (DCF) waivers, all other waivers (*including State of Florida and USF employee) are not accepted for Self-Funded/Self-Supporting or Market Rate Tuition program courses. For additional information, visit: USF Tuition Waiver. The M.S.W. in social work is a course of study designed to respond to an identified need in the region for skilled clinical social work practitioners. It is built upon a core of information basic to social work practice, followed by an advanced scholarly study in preparation for clinical work with individuals, families, and small groups. A field practicum gives students the opportunity to apply theory gained in the classroom to the problems of agency clients. Accreditation: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
| Total Credits | 8 credits |
Foundations Courses (18 Credit Hours Non-BSW)
Students entering without a BSW are required to complete the following Foundation Courses:
Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOW 6124 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| SOW 6126 | Health, Illness, and Disability | 2 |
| Total Core Requirements | 5 credits | |
Additional Required Courses
Also required: Social Work Practice (9 Credit Hours):; Policy and Services (3 Credit Hours):; Social Work Research/Evaluation (3 Credit Hours):.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOW 6342 | Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOW 6362 | Social Work Practice with Couples and Families | 3 |
| SOW 6368 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
| SOW 6236 | Social Welfare Policy Development and Analysis | 3 |
| SOW 6438 | Evaluation of Clinical Practice in Diverse Setting | 3 |
| Total Additional Required Courses | 15 credits | |
Field Experience (12 Credit Hours non-BSW), (8 Credit Hours BSW)
A minimum of 8 hours is required for BSW students. For non-BSW students all 12 hours is required. For full-time students: For part-time students:
Electives (9 Credit Hours non-BSW), (6 Credit Hours BSW)
All MSW students with a BSW are required to take a minimum of 6 clinical elective credit hours. Non-BSW students will take an additional elective (3 hours). All clinical electives must be taken in the School of Social Work. Students may take clinical electives during any semester including summer sessions. However, part-time students should check the program course schedule for the recommended semesters for electives. Choose two courses (6 Credit Hours) (Advanced) or three courses (9 Credit Hours) (non-BSW) from the following: Or other graduate course approved by the Graduate Director.
Comprehensive Exam
For their Comprehensive exam, students will complete a culminating experience involving content from across the curriculum. The School of Social Work will determine the format of the experience (i.e. exam, paper and/or project). All students will enroll in the SOW 8907 Social Work Capstone course for 1 (one) credit hour during their final semester in the program.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOW 8907 | Social Work Capstone | 1 |
| Total Comprehensive Exam | 1 credits | |
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