MSW Traditional Two, Three & Four-Year Sequence
64 Credits
Due to the focus of the program in meeting the needs of the professional community and the non-traditional student population, in addition to the two year MSW Program with Traditional Status and the Summer Bridge For Advanced Standing Curriculum (BSW holders only), more flexible courses of study are offered. More specifically, a three year and a four year design are offered. All programs are designed to confirm to CSWE accreditation standards.
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TWO-YEAR TRADITIONAL SEQUENCE
Foundation Level (1st Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK400
Foundations in Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3
SWK455
Foundations of Social Welfare Policies
3
SWK450
Foundations in Social Work Practice with Individuals
3
SWK465
Foundations of Social Work Practice with Groups and Families
3
SWK460
Foundations in Social Work Research Methods
3
SWK480
Foundations of Social Work Practice, Organizations & Communities
3
SWK481
Foundation Internship I
4
SWK483
Foundation Internship II
4
SWK482
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar I
3
SWK484
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar II
3
Total
16
Total
16
Advanced Level (2nd Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK500
Families in the Social Environment
3
SWK5XX
Electives
6
SWK555
Applied Family Policy and Family Service Programs
3
SWK583
Advanced Internship II
4
SWK560
Applied Methods of Social Work Research
3
SWK584
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice II
3
SWK581
Advanced Internship I
4
SWK595
Capstone Experience
3
SWK582
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice I
3
Total
16
Total
16
**During the advanced level, students complete six, one-credit courses to facilitate the development of specialized knowledge. These courses are selected collaboratively among the student, the academic advisor and the field instructor based upon student learning goals, aptitude and agency need. However, some electives can be taken concurrently with SWK 500.
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THREE-YEAR TRADITIONAL SEQUENCE WITH OPTIONAL SUMMER
Foundation Level (1st Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK400
Foundations in Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3
SWK455
Foundations of Social Welfare Policies
3
SWK450
Foundations in Social Work Practice with Individuals
3
SWK465
Foundations of Social Work Practice with Groups and Families
3
SWK480
Foundations of Social Work Practice, Organizations & Communities
3
Total
6
Total
9
Foundation Level (2nd Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK460
Foundations in Social Work Research Methods
3
SWK483
Foundations Internship II
4
SWK481
Foundations Internship I
4
SWK484
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar II
3
SWK482
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar I
3
Total
10
Total
7
Advanced Level (2nd Year)
Summer (optional)
Credits
SWK500
Families in the Social Environment
3
SWK5xx
Electives*
3
Total
0/3/6
Advanced Level (3rd Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK500
Families in the Social Environment
0/3
SWK5XX
Electives*
3/6
SWK555
Applied Family Policy and Family Service Programs
3
SWK583
Advanced Internship II
4
SWK560
Applied Methods of Social Work Research
3
SWK584
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice II
3
SWK581
Advanced Internship I
4
SWK595
Capstone Experience
3
SWK582
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice I
3
Total
13/16
Total
13/16
**During the advanced level, students complete six, one-credit courses to facilitate the development of specialized knowledge. These courses are selected collaboratively among the student, the academic advisor and the field instructor based upon student learning goals, aptitude and agency need. However, some electives can be taken concurrently with SWK 500.
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FOUR-YEAR TRADITIONAL SEQUENCE
Foundation Level (1st Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK400
Foundations in Human Behavior in the Social Environment
3
SWK455
Foundations of Social Welfare Policies
3
SWK450
Foundations in Social Work Practice with Individuals
3
SWK465
Foundations of Social Work Practice with Groups and Families
3
Total
6
Total
6
Foundation Level (2nd Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK460
Foundations in Social Work Research Methods
3
SWK480
Foundations of Social Work Practice, Organizations & Communities
3
SWK481
Foundations Internship I
4
SWK483
Foundations Internship II
4
SWK482
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar I
3
SWK484
Integrated Generalist Social Work Practice Seminar II
3
Total
10
Total
10
Advanced Level (3rd Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK500
Families in the Social Environment
3
SWK5XX
Electives*
6
SWK555
Applied Family Policy and Family Service Programs
3
Total
6
Total
6
Advanced Level (4th Year)
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
SWK560
Applied Methods of Social Work Research
3
SWK595
Capstone Experience
3
SWK581
Advanced Internship I
4
SWK583
Advanced Internship II
4
SWK582
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice I
3
SWK584
Advanced Theories of Social Work Practice II
3
Total
10
Total
10
**During the advanced level, students complete six, one-credit courses to facilitate the development of specialized knowledge. These courses are selected collaboratively among the student, the academic advisor and the field instructor based upon student learning goals, aptitude and agency need. However, some electives can be taken concurrently with SWK 500.
*During the advanced level, students complete six, one-credit courses to facilitate the development of specialized knowledge. These courses are selected collaboratively among the student, the academic advisor and the field instructor based upon student learning goals, aptitude and agency need; however, some electives can be take concurrently with SWK 500.