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Jan 12, 2026
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January 2026 Graduate Catalog
Master of Social Work
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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, families, 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.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
- Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
- Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
- Engage in Policy Practice
- Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Program Content
A minimum of 60.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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Required Core Courses
All courses, 37.00 semester credit hours, are required. Required Project Residency Core Courses
All courses, 14.00 semester credit hours, are required. Required Area of Practice Elective Courses
9.00 semester credit hours are required. Students should select three courses from the list below to learn more about areas of social work practice. Course availability depends on enrollment. Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
| Distribution of Contact Hours by Course | | Course Number | Lecture | Clinical Practicum | Total Contact Hours | Credits | | MSW 500 | 30.00 | | 30.00 | 2.00 | | MSW 501 | 30.00 | | 30.00 | 2.00 | | MSW 510 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 520 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 521 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 530 | 30.00 | | 30.00 | 2.00 | | MSW 535 | | 200.00 | 200.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 540 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 545 | | 200.00 | 200.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 600 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 610 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 620 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 630 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 640 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 650 | 30.00 | | 30.00 | 2.00 | | MSW 655 | | 250.00 | 250.00 | 4.00 | | MSW 660 | 30.00 | | 30.00 | 2.00 | | MSW 665 | | 250.00 | 250.00 | 4.00 | | AREA OF PRACTICE ELECTIVES | | MSW 624 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 626 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 628 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 622 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 638 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | MSW 632 | 45.00 | | 45.00 | 3.00 | | Totals | 690.00 | 900.00 | 1,590.00 | 60.00 | |
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