Program Overview

Introduction to the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work Programs ##"

The Diana R. Garland School of Social Work offers a range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for a successful career in social work. The following sections provide an overview of the programs available, including descriptions, requirements, admission criteria, tuition fees, and research areas.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program

• The BSW program is designed to provide students with a foundation in social work principles, practices, and values.
• BSW Degree Requirements:
  • Completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours
  • Maintenance of a minimum GPA of 2.5
• BSW Financial Aid: Available to eligible students, including scholarships, grants, and loans.
• BSW Practicum Education: Provides students with hands-on experience in a social work setting.
• Minors: Available in areas such as Civic Interfaith Studies, Gerontology, and Poverty Studies and Social Justice.

Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

• The MSW program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in social work practice, research, and policy.
• MSW Specializations: Available in areas such as Clinical Practice and Community Practice.
• Concentrations: Available in areas such as Organizational Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• MSW Curriculum: Includes coursework in areas such as human behavior, social policy, and research methods.
• MSW Practicum Education: Provides students with hands-on experience in a social work setting.
• Dual Degrees: Available in combination with other graduate programs, such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or the Master of Public Health (MPH).

Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program

• The online MSW program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in social work practice, research, and policy in a flexible and convenient online format.
• Online MSW Specializations: Available in areas such as Clinical Practice and Community Practice.
• Online MSW Concentrations: Available in areas such as Organizational Leadership, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Online MSW Curriculum: Includes coursework in areas such as human behavior, social policy, and research methods.
• Online MSW Practicum Education: Provides students with hands-on experience in a social work setting.

PhD in Social Work Program

• The PhD in Social Work program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in social work research, theory, and practice.
• PhD Program of Study: Includes coursework in areas such as research methods, statistics, and social work theory.
• PhD Doctoral Faculty Research Interests: Faculty research interests include areas such as child welfare, mental health, and social policy.

Global Mission Leadership (MSW) Program

• The Global Mission Leadership (MSW) program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in social work practice, research, and policy with a focus on global mission and leadership.
• GML Scholarship Components: Available to eligible students, including full tuition remission and a stipend.
• GML Program Curriculum: Includes coursework in areas such as human behavior, social policy, and research methods.

Research and Impact

• Research Activities: Faculty research interests include areas such as child welfare, mental health, and social policy.
• Research Focus Areas: Include areas such as trauma-informed practice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and global mission and leadership.
• Publications and Presentations: Faculty and students have published and presented research in a variety of venues, including academic journals and conferences.

Community and Action

• Values and Virtues in Action: The school is committed to integrating values and virtues into social work practice, including compassion, empathy, and social justice.
• Definitions and Approaches: The school uses a variety of approaches to integrate values and virtues into social work practice, including strengths-based practice and trauma-informed practice.
• Opportunities and Celebrations: The school provides opportunities for students to engage in community service and celebrate social work achievements, including the annual Social Work Month celebration.