40 hours

The MSW program is open to any applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution within the last five years. 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

SOWK 7212  Social Awareness & Responsibility

Assessment and Psychopathology

3

SOWK 7214

Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals

3

SOWK 7218

Power, Oppression, Social Justice, Evidence-Informed Practice, Advocacy, and Diversity-Advanced

4

SOWK 7225  *

Advanced Social Work Field Education

1-12

SOWK 7226  Analytical Thinking

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:

SOWK 7211  Critical Thinking

Advanced Policy Practice and Analysis

3

SOWK 7236  Social Awareness & Responsibility

Community Engagement and Assessment

3

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

SOWK 7133  Social Awareness & Responsibility

Community Organizing and Social Action

3

SOWK 7237  Analytical Thinking

Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations

3

Choose 3 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 course to receive credit:

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.