Program Overview

Social Work, M.S.W. - Clinical Practice

The Social Work, M.S.W. - Clinical Practice program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in social work, with a focus on clinical practice. The program requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA for graduation.

Program Requirements

The program consists of 60 credits, which can be reduced to 33 credits for students accepted with advanced standing. The requirements are as follows:

• MSW General Requirements (45 Credits)
  • SWK 510 Social Welfare Policies and Delivery Systems
  • SWK 511 Social Welfare Policy Analysis
  • SWK 521 Substance Use: Current Issues
  • SWK 532 Theory and Practice I - Individuals
  • SWK 533 Theory and Practice II - Groups
  • SWK 534 Theory and Practice III - Organizations and Communities
  • SWK 550 Human Behavior and Social Environment
  • SWK 551 Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning
  • SWK 552 Human Behavior in the Social Environment - Psychopathology
  • SWK 561 Social Work Research Methods
  • SWK 570 Generalist Social Work Practicum I
  • SWK 571 Generalist Social Work Practicum II
  • SWK 574 Specialist Social Work Practicum III
  • SWK 575 Specialist Social Work Practicum IV
  • Elective course in any subject at the graduate level
• Clinical Practice Requirements (12 credits)
  • SWK 545 Clinical Practice with Individuals and Groups
  • SWK 548 Clinical Practice with Family Systems
  • Elective course in SWK at the graduate level
  • Elective course in SWK at the graduate level
• Capstone (3 Credits)
  • SWK 576 Research-Informed Practice: Social Work Capstone

Program Overview

The program is offered in online, hybrid, or on-ground formats, providing flexibility for students. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers.