| ORIENTATION |
A required orientation to the MSW Program is held at the beginning of the fall semester during the registration period. All MSW students are required to attend orientation. |
| DUAL CONCENTRATION |
Students are permitted to pursue a Dual Concentration. Students must declare a concentration by the second semester of full time enrollment or four semesters of part time enrollments. |
| FIELD PRACTICUM |
Field practicum is an integral part of social work education. The experience offers an opportunity for students to integrate and apply theoretical knowledge and social work practice skills in diverse human service settings under the instruction of approved agency based social workers. Affiliation agreements between the University and human service organizations are established for educational purposes.
MSW students must complete 1000 clock hours of field practicum for a total of 12 semester credit hours. After the completion of the first semester of course work, the foundation practicum is offered, typically, at 20 hours a week for 300 hours (4 credits). In the advanced year, the concentration field practicum is offered, typically at 24 hours a week for two semesters for a total of 720 hours (4 credits each). Field practicum is taken concurrently with social work practice classes. In the advanced year, field learning experiences are focused on students' declared concentration (Clinical Practice or Social Administration Practice). |
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| Foundation Curriculum
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Fall Semester- Full time- First year |
31 Hrs |
SOWK 5501
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Law, Race, and Poverty in the Welfare of Children
(Required for 1st year IV-E Child Welfare Recipients ) |
3
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MSWK 6650
MSWK 6651
MSWK 6652
MSWK 6660
MSWK 6661
MSWK 6670
MSWK 6680
MSWK 6690
MSWK 6782
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Human Behavior and Social Environment I
Human Behavior and Social Environment II
Cultural Diversity and Social Work Practice
Social Work Practice w/ Individuals & Families
Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organizations
Research Methods
Social Welfare Policy and Services I
Field Practicum
I
Advanced Policy and Planning |
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26 Hrs
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| Clinical Concentration
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MSWK 6750
MSWK 6751
MSWK 6752
MSWK 6762
MSWK 6760
MSWK 6790
MSWK 6791
MSWK 6805
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Clinical Practice I
Clinical Practice II
Crisis Intervention and Bried Therapy
Mental Health Issues w/ Adults:
Psychopatholgy
Research Methods II
Field Practicum II
Field Practicum III
I
ntegrative Seminar
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3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
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Social Administration Concentration- Spring Semester
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MSWK 6780
MSWK
6781
MSWK 6834
MSWK 6760
MSWK 6762
MSWK 6790
MSWK
6791
MSWK
6805
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Social Administration Practice I
Social Administration Practice II
Public Budgeting and Finance
Research Methods II
Mental Health Issues w/ Adults:
Psychopathology
Field Practicum II
Field Practicum III
Integrative Seminar |
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3 |
General Electives |
6 Hrs
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Total Hours Required |
63 Hrs
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