ÃÛÌÒÉç's Master of Social Work program equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in various social work settings. This comprehensive program emphasizes clinical practice, social justice, and leadership, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities. With flexible learning options, including both online and on-campus classes, students can tailor their education to fit their personal and professional needs. Join us to advance your career in social work and become a leader in promoting positive social change.
Master's
Social Work (MSW)
Degrees
The M.S. in Social Work program is a 60-credit-hour degree program.
The curriculum for ÃÛÌÒÉç's Master of Social Work (MSW) on-campus program includes 60 credits divided into foundation and advanced courses. The program spans a minimum of two years for full-time students and up to five years for part-time students.
GENERALIST PRACTICE YEAR (30 credits)
- 570 Diversity in a Multicultural Society
- 571 Human Behavior & Social Environment
- 572 Human Development & Psychopathology
- 581 Social Welfare Policy & Services I
- 582 Social Welfare Policy & Services II
- 591 Multilevel Social Work
- 605 Generalist S. W. Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
- 606 Generalist S.W. Practice with Groups, Communities AND Organizations
- 673 Generalist Seminar and Field Education I
- 674 Generalist Seminar and Field Education II
SPECIALIZED PRACTICE YEAR (30 credits)
Offers two concentrations in the Specialized Practice Year:
- Clinical Social Work: Focuses on strengths-based practice in various clinical settings. Prepares students for licensed independent social work practice.
- Community Administration Policy Practice (CAPP): Prepares students to engage in structural changes at the organizational, community and community levels.
Students are expected to complete two field internships providing practice in the real-world settings.
Clinical Concentration
Clinical Theory and Practice I and II: Select Adult or Youth Track (2 semesters)
- 806/807: Clinical SW with Adults and Older Adults (2 semesters)
- 808/808A: Clinical SW with Children and Adolescents (2 semesters)
- 758, 759 Research I and II (2 semesters)
- 740 Ethical Issues in Contemporary Social Work
- 871, 872 specialized practice Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I & II (2
semesters) - Students will select 9 credits of electives
Community Administrative Policy Practice Concentration
CAPP Theory and Practice I and II
- 846: Social Justice: Theory and Practice
- 847: Theories of Social Justice
- 758, 759 Research I and II (2 semesters)
- 740 Ethical Issues in Contemporary Social Work
- 871, 872 specialized practice Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I & II (2
semesters) - Students will select 9 credits of electives
$1,200 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the or by request from our Admissions team.
The M.S. in Social Work program is a 60-credit-hour degree program.
The curriculum for the ÃÛÌÒÉç of America’s Master of Social Work includes both
generalist and specialized practice coursework to prepare students for clinical social work
practice.
GENERALIST PRACTICE YEAR (30 Credits)
- 570 Diversity in a Multicultural Society
- 571 Human Behavior & Social Environment
- 572 Human Development & Psychopathology
- 581 Social Welfare Policy & Services I
- 582 Social Welfare Policy & Services II
- 590 Social Work Research Methods
- 605 Generalist S. W. Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
- 606 Generalist S.W. Practice with Groups, Communities AND Organizations
- 673 Generalist Seminar and Field Education I
- 674 Generalist Seminar and Field Education II
SPECIALIZED PRACTICE YEAR (30 Credits)
Students in the online program are offered the clinical concentration in the specialized practice year.
- 740D Ethical Issues in Contemporary Social Work (session 1)
- 756D Evaluation of Social Work Practice (session 2)
- 723D Psychodynamic Theory and Social Functioning (session 1)
- 802D Clinical Social Work with Adults (session 2)
- 724D Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Social functioning (session 1)
- 805D Clinical Social Work with Children and Adolescents (session 2)
- 822D Clinical Social Work with Families: Strengths-based Model (session 1)
- 871D Clinical Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I (sessions 1 and 2)
- 656D Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Illnesses or
- 655D Social Work Response to Trauma (session 2, students choose one)
- 872D Clinical Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar II (sessions 1 and 2)
$1,200 / credit hour
More information about this degree is available on the or by request from our Admissions team.