Arizona State University Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions 8 courses 39 total credits
ASU ranks No. 20 for best graduate social work program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024. The advanced direct practice specialization of the Master of Social Work program offers you four areas of practice, including children, youth and families; health; behavioral health; and child welfare. This program is designed to be completed in-person, in an accelerated and intensive, one-year format. Across all areas, the curriculum is guided by social work values that emphasize evidence-based practice, client strengths, social justice and client empowerment. The primary curriculum goal of the MSW program is to educate you to be a advanced social work practitioner who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, values and ethics of the profession and is competent for specialized practice. You learn how to diagnose and assess mental health conditions, create treatment plans and provide appropriate interventions in a variety of clinical and community settings.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Advanced Direct Practice Concentration | 12 credits |
| Other Requirements | 6 credits |
| Restricted Electives | 15 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 Direct Practice Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders | 3 |
| SWG 619 | Practice-oriented Research | 3 |
| SWG 641 | Advanced Practicum: Direct Practice I | 3 |
| SWG 642 | Advanced Practicum: Direct Practice II | 3 |
| Total Advanced Direct Practice Concentration | 12 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 621 | Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| Total Culminating Experience | 3 credits | |
Additional Curriculum Information
Students must start the program in the summer and complete a total of nine credit hours. The remainder of the program is completed within two semesters. Students complete their practicum during the fall and spring semesters. All credit hour path criteria must be approved by the academic unit prior to selection in the iPOS. The academic unit advises and monitors students to ensure they choose the appropriate coursework. Students should see the academic advisor when selecting courses and for a complete list of approved restricted elective coursework. Students select electives in: children, youth and families health, behavioral health public child welfare
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