Curriculum Overviews

MSW Program Notes

  • All incoming students must complete the prerequisite A Brief History of Oppression and Resistance. This self-paced online course takes approximately 15-30 hours, is accessed through Blackboard, and should be completed before the first day of classes.
  • The 60-credit MSW degree must be earned within four years of initial registration. Advanced Standing students must earn the MSW within two years of initial registration, provided the degree is awarded within five years from the baccalaureate graduation.
  • To comply with the University’s academic residency requirement, students must complete at least two consecutive semesters (i.e., fall-spring or spring-fall) and be registered for at least 9 credits during each of those semesters.
  • Students may register for a maximum of 16 credits (each fall or spring semester).
  • Students must register for a minimum of 6 credits (each fall or spring semester).
  • Foundation courses must be completed before students may enter advanced field practicum.
  • Most students take a methods course concurrently with field practicum. Foundation methods courses are SOWK 630 and 631 to accompany Field Pacticum and Seminar I (SOWK 635 and SOWK 637) and 632 to accompany Field Practicum and Seminar II (SOWK 636 and 638).  Advanced methods courses begin with SWCL or SWOA. The advanced methods courses must be appropriate for the primary concentration (Clinical or Leadership, Policy, & Social Change).
  • No course may be taken without having received credit for any courses identified as a pre-requisite for that particular course.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation and a “P” (Pass) for all field courses.
  • All students must allocate time to complete field practicum requirements.

Advanced Curriculum [ 33-36 Credits]

PROGRESSION TO ADVANCED CURRICULUM

A student must complete the Foundation Curriculum with a 3.0 grade point average (grade of “B”) to enroll in advanced field practicum. All students are encouraged to communicate with an academic advisor and develop an educational plan in order to meet the academic requirements and complete the program in the prescribed timeframe.

Students must select a one of the following concentrations: 1) clinical, 2) leadership, policy, and social change, or 3) dual concentration for their advanced year of study. Students must take an advanced policy course and four methods courses in the same concentration. 

Advanced Standing Requirements (36 Credits)

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