Online Master of Social Work Program Guide
The social work profession is striving to meet the ongoing challenges of health care reform, an aging population, economic decline, racial division and other issues. Demand for qualified social work professionals is expected to grow 12% nationally between 2020 and 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
To meet that need, we believe a top-tier education should be highly available and highly affordable. Our MSW program is structured around advanced generalist practice (AGP), which prepares social workers to work independently and demonstrate the leadership skills necessary to work in times of uncertainty.
At a Glance
Curriculum
Advanced Standing Program
This is a 30-credit-hour program for students with a BSW degree. You can graduate in as few as 15 months (four consecutive semesters, including summers).
Traditional Program
This is a 60-credit-hour program for students with non-BSW degrees. You can graduate in as few as 8 consecutive semesters including summers (two years and 8 months).
Foundation Courses for Traditional Program Students
SW 610 Structural Oppression / 3 Credits
SW 611 Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior / 3 Credits
SW 620 Social Work Methods with Individuals / 3 Credits
SW 621 Social Work Methods with Groups / 3 Credits
SW 623 Social Work Methods with Organizations, Communities and Legislatures / 3 Credits
SW 624 Social Work Methods with Couples and Families / 3 Credits
SW 630 Social Work History and Social Welfare Policy / 3 Credits
SW 640 Elements of Evidence Informed Practice / 3 Credits
SW 680 Foundation Practicum I / 3 Credits
SW 681 Foundation Practicum II / 3 Credits
Concentration Courses for All Students
SW 710 Advanced Multi-Dimensional Assessment / 3 Credits
SW 720 Therapeutic Interventions with Individuals / 3 Credits
SW 721 Intervention Approaches with Groups / 3 Credits
SW 723 Social Work Administration I / 3 Credits
SW 724 Therapeutic Interventions with Families / 3 Credits
SW 725 Social Work Administration II / 3 Credits
SW 741 Practice and Program Evaluation / 3 Credits
SW 780 Advanced Practicum I / 3 Credits
SW 781 Advanced Practicum II / 3 Credits
SW 793 Integrative Case-Based Seminar – Advanced Generalist Practice / 3 Credits
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for the 60-credit MSW program of study include:
- A non-social work bachelor’s degree (with substantial preparation in the liberal arts, including the social sciences, humanities, research and human biology). A course in statistics AND research methods is required prior to beginning our MSW program
- A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75*
- Evidence of the ability to formulate and present material logically and clearly in written form
- Career goals and potential which are compatible with the program’s approach to advanced generalist social work practice as characterized by: willingness to work with diverse populations; desire to work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations; commitment to social justice and social change and compatibility with social work values
Admission requirements for the 30-credit MSW Advanced Standing program of study:
- Graduation from a CSWE-accredited baccalaureate program in social work (degree completed within the last seven years)*
- A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75* (with at least a “C” in each social work course
- Documentation of outstanding performance in a BSW field experience under professional social work supervision