The Master of Social Work program prepares graduate students for advanced social work practice. We strive to develop future leaders in the profession of social work who are able to meet the ever-changing local, national, and global challenges.
MSW Program Director Dr. Lee Phillips lphil@uga.edu MSW Program Advisor Catherine Nalley Banks catherinenalleybanks@uga.edu 706-542-5422
60 hours
The MSW program is open to any applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree in any major from a regionally accredited institution. Currently the GRE is optional, but the score will be considered if submitted. Experience in diverse environments is a plus. Resume Narrative Statement Three Letters of Recommendation
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SOWK 7112
Critical Thinking
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
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SOWK 7114
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SOWK 7115 | Introduction to the Social Work Profession and Practicum Education | 3 |
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SOWK 7116
Leadership & Collaboration
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Social Work with Groups | 3 |
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SOWK 7117
Analytical Thinking
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Generalist Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
| SOWK 7118 | Power, Oppression, Social Justice, Evidence-Informed Practice, Advocacy, and Diversity | 3 |
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SOWK 7121
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Issues | 3 |
| SOWK 7125 | Generalist Social Work Practicum Education | 3 |
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SOWK 7126
Analytical Thinking
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Social Work Research Methods | 3 |
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SOWK 7212
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Assessment and Psychopathology | 3 |
| SOWK 7214 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SOWK 7225 * | Advanced Social Work Field Education | 1-12 |
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SOWK 7226
Analytical Thinking
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Evaluation of Professional Practice | 3 |
*Students will repeat this course for two back to back semesters in their second year.
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
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SOWK 7211
Critical Thinking
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Advanced Policy Practice and Analysis | 3 |
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SOWK 7236
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Community Engagement and Assessment | 3 |
Choose 1 course(s) from the following:
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SOWK 7133
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Community Organizing and Social Action | 3 |
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SOWK 7237
Analytical Thinking
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Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
Choose 2 course(s) from the following:
Elective courses
Any social work graduate level course approved by the program advisor. Courses from outside the department can be used if approved by the program director.
*Students must choose a minimum 2 of 4 core courses in their specialization year. These core courses are: Advanced Policy Practice and Analysis (Fall); Community Engagement and Assessment (Fall); Community Organizing and Social Action (Spring); Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (Spring). These 4 core courses cover 3 Macro focus areas: (1) Community Organizing and Social Action, (2) Advanced Policy Practice, and (3) Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations. Students can also take core courses as their electives. Combined Specialization students must take 2 micro requirements and 2 macro requirements; therefore, they only get one elective in the 2nd year in the spring.
Students must obtain a minimum of a B average in the below courses to receive credit:
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SOWK 7114
Social Awareness & Responsibility
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Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SOWK 7115 | Introduction to the Social Work Profession and Practicum Education | 3 |
| SOWK 7125 | Generalist Social Work Practicum Education | 3 |
| SOWK 7225 | Advanced Social Work Field Education | 1-12 |
Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.