Social Work - Standard Program, MSW

STANDARD PROGRAM

(campus immersion):

Required Core

Foundation Coursework (18 to 27 credit hours)

Other Requirements

Culminating Experience Options (0 to 6 credit hours)

portfolio (0) or

ADVANCED GENERALIST TRACK

(digital immersion):

Required Core

Advanced Generalist Track Coursework

Culminating Experience Options

Additional Curriculum Information

Students on the 51, 54 and 57 credit hour paths have an undergraduate Council on Social Work Education-accredited Bachelor of Social Work in social work degree or Bachelor of Arts degree in community advocacy and social policy. Path selection depends on the student's educational background. Students are to consult an academic advisor in the unit. The 60 credit hour advanced generalist track is the digital immersion option. These students have a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students in the 60 hour path must take foundation year coursework in restricted electives per CSWE accreditation standards. All credit hour path criteria must be approved by the academic unit prior to selection in the iPOS. A student interested in moving to a concentration should notify the academic advisor prior to submitting their iPOS. The academic unit advises and monitors students to ensure they choose the appropriate coursework. The number of credit hours required for restricted electives depends on the credit hour path chosen and the culminating experience. Students should see the academic unit for a complete list of approved electives. The foundation year includes basic courses in direct practice, organizational and community change, social policy, human behavior and research. Foundation coursework is selected in consultation with the academic advisor. Students are required to complete two practicums: a foundation practicum placement (480 hours) and a specialization practicum placement (480 hours) in a different setting. Other requirement coursework may be substituted with approval of the academic unit. The program may be completed within four semesters (two years) or six semesters (three years).