Program Description

The Master of Social Work program prepares students to provide professional clinical social work services in the areas of mental health; medical social work; and children, family, and aging services. The curriculum includes online courses and hands-on clinical field practicums within community agencies. Students are prepared to be culturally informed clinical practitioners, to conduct multi-dimensional assessments, and to provide specialized, evidence-based practice interventions with individuals, families and groups. The program prepares clinical social workers to advocate for populations experiencing oppression and discrimination by critically examining systems, developing and changing policies, advocating for social justice, and increasing access to services in their specialization areas. The program promotes clinical social work excellence through emphasizing lifelong learning, professional development, service, networking, and adherence to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.The program allows students to take three elective courses in areas of social work practice.

This MSW Advanced Standing program is for students currently holding a BSW from a CSWE accredited program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
4. Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
5. Engage in Policy Practice
6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Program Content

A minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation. Advanced Standing students who have earned a BSW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program will complete 36.00 semester credits.