Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing Track

Program Overview

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Campbellsville University's online MSW – Advanced Standing program is designed for students with a bachelor's in social work, preparing them for graduate-level licensure and leadership roles. The program offers a generalist degree or customizable areas of focus in clinical, substance use disorder, or faith-based social work. Graduates are equipped with advanced skills and knowledge to provide direct client services and pursue diverse career paths in the field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Overview:

Campbellsville University's online MSW – Advanced Standing program serves as a fast track to licensure and leadership opportunities in the field of social work. The program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in social work and prepares them for graduate-level social work licensure, allowing them to provide direct client services under the supervision of an appropriately licensed social worker.

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Objectives:

• Prepare students for graduate-level social work licensure
• Develop advanced social work skills and knowledge
• Equip students to work at the individual, family, group, community, and global levels of practice

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Program Description:

The curriculum covers psychopathology, practice with families and groups, and leadership skills and ethics across all levels of social work practice. Students may pursue the generalist degree or opt to customize their MSW with a clinical, substance use disorder, or faith-based area of focus.

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Outline:

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Advanced Standing Generalist (24 credit hours + 6 practicum course hours)

• SWK 610 Advanced Practicum I (225 clock hours)
• SWK 611 Advanced Practicum II (225 clock hours)
• SWK 615 World Problems & Advocacy
• SWK 626 Advanced Practice with Children & Families
• SWK 655 Program Evaluation
• SWK 660 Psychopathology
• SWK 665 Leadership and Supervision in Social Work
• Electives (Choose three or an area of focus)
• SWK 630 Experiential Learning
• SWK 680 Special Topics
• SWK 682 Human Trafficking Interventions
• SWK 685 Non-Profit Management
• SWK 686 School Social Work
• SWK 687 Medical Social Work

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Clinical Area of Focus (9 credit hours)

• SWK 650 Change Theory
• SWK 661 Clinical Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology
• SWK 692 Theories for Social Work Practice

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Substance Use Disorder Area of Focus (9 credit hours)

• SWK 650 Change Theory
• SWK 661 Clinical Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology
• SWK 681 Addictions

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Faith-Based Area of Focus (9 credit hours)

• SWK 601 Integrating Spirituality and Practice
• SWK 685 Non-Profit Management
• SWK 630 Experiential Learning

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Clinical/Substance Use Disorder Area of Focus (12 credit hours)

• SWK 650 Change Theory
• SWK 661 Clinical Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology
• SWK 692 Theories for Social Work Practice
• SWK 681 Addiction

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Clinical/Faith Area of Focus (18 credit hours)

• SWK 650 Change Theory
• SWK 661 Clinical Diagnosis and Psychopharmacology
• SWK 692 Theories for Social Work Practice
• SWK 601 Integrating Spirituality and Practice
• SWK 685 Non-Profit Management
• SWK 630 Experiential Learning

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Written assignments
• Exams
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Fieldwork

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Assessment Criteria:

Students are assessed on their knowledge of social work theory, practice, and ethics. They are also assessed on their skills in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods to deliver its curriculum, including:

• Online lectures
• Discussions
• Simulations
• Role-playing
• Case studies
• Fieldwork

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Faculty:

• The program's faculty are experienced social work professionals who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students.

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Unique Approaches:

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

Graduates of the program may pursue a variety of careers in social work, including:

• Clinical social worker
• Healthcare social worker
• Substance abuse counselor
• Mental health social worker
• Child and family social worker
• Geriatric social worker
• Faith-Based social worker

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Opportunities and Outcomes:

The program prepares graduates for a variety of opportunities in the field of social work, including:

• Direct client services
• Administration
• Research
• Advocacy