Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions 12 courses 39 total credits
ASU ranks No. 20 for best graduate social work program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024. The advanced standing advanced generalist specialization of the Master of Social Work program builds on mastery of the generalist foundation to increase the depth and breadth of practice. It's designed in an accelerated and intensive one-year format. You learn both the micro skills of direct practice and macro skills of community development. Advanced generalist faculty emphasize the distinct characteristics of social work services helpful in both nonprofit settings and the small and rural community context. The MSW program is consistent with the purpose of the social work profession to alleviate human suffering, enhance well-being and promote social justice with an emphasis on Southwest populations.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Advanced Generalist Coursework | 24 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Restricted Electives | 3 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 39 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWG 514 | Bridge Seminar I | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Advanced Generalist Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders | 3 |
| SWG 610 | Advanced Social Work Practice III | 3 |
| SWG 614 | Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice IV | 3 |
| SWG 623 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 632 | Policy Practice | 3 |
| SWG 640 | Professional Seminar II: Applying Theory to Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWG 645 | Advanced Generalist Practicum I | 3 |
| SWG 646 | Advanced Generalist Practicum II | 3 |
| Total Advanced Generalist Coursework | 24 credits | |
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWG 515 | Bridge Seminar II | 3 |
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar | 3 |
| Total Other Requirements | 6 credits | |
Restricted Electives
Culminating Experience
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWG 693 | Applied Project | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students in this program hold an undergraduate Council on Social Work Education-accredited Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent degree with a GPA of 3.20 in their junior and senior years within the last six years. Students must start the program in the summer for a total of nine credit hours. The remainder of the program is completed within two semesters (one academic year). Students complete a practicum and an applied project. Students complete their practicum during the fall and spring semesters. The academic unit advises and monitors students to ensure they choose the appropriate coursework. Advanced generalist and other requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit. Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved restricted electives.
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