The MSW program requires the completion of 23 credit hours, including a 600-hour internship. The program takes 10 months to complete for students that attend full-time (four classes per semester plus internship) or two years to complete for students who attend part-time (two courses per semester). The Advanced Standing MSW program begins in the Fall semester.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Advanced Standing program, the following requirements must be met:
- The applicant has earned a BSW from an institution accredited by the CSWE within the last five years prior to the start of the term to which they are applying, OR
- If the BSW has been received from an institution accredited by the CSWE more than five years prior to applying to the Advanced Standing program, the applicant must prove an active involvement in practicing the social work profession during the time between graduation and application to the program. Examples of how to prove this active involvement are certifications of employment and/or volunteer work and some level of officially recognized licensure in social work.
- 3.0 or higher overall GPA
Related Programs
Curriculum
Students must have completed a BSW degree at an accredited school of social work.
Students will complete 23 credit hours based on the requirements of their specialization.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| SOWK 680 | Advanced Micro-Level Practice | 3 |
| SOWK 682 | Advanced Mezzo and Micro Practice 1 | 3 |
| or SOWK 681 | Advanced Mezzo & Macro Practice |
| SWII 632 | Internship Instruction III & Simulated Experiences | 1 |
| SWII 633 | Internship Instruction IV & Simulated Experiences | 1 |
| |
| The Exceptional Child | |
| School Social Work Policy and Practice I | |
| School Social Work Policy and Practice II | |
| Clinical Practice in Addiction | |
| Substance Abuse Treatment in Groups | |
| Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Disorders | |
| Immigration Dynamics and U.S. Social Policy | |
| Social Work Practice with Refugees and Immigrants | |
| Migration, Social Justice, and Human Rights | |
| |
| 2 | |
| Leadership & Supervision in Service Organizations | |
| Organizations, Program Development, and Evaluation | |
| Community Organizing and Policy Practice | |
| 6 |
| Total Hours | 23 |
Internship
The MSW Advanced Standing program requires a 600-hour internship, performed at the rate of 24 hours per week. Internships are typically on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during regular business hours.
Students may pursue an internship from fall-spring, spring-summer, or a limited number of summer block internships are available. A summer block consists of 35-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, during regular business hours.
Specializations & Tracks Options
The Master of Social Work program have the following specialization and track options:
- Leadership, Mezzo, and Macro Practice (LMMP) Specialization
- Micro Practice Specialization
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Leadership, Mezzo, & Macro Practice (LMMP) Specialization
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| SOWK 652 |
Organizations, Program Development, and Evaluation |
3 |
| SOWK 653 |
Community Organizing and Policy Practice |
3 |
| SOWK 681 / SOWK 682 |
Advanced Mezzo & Macro Practice 1 |
3 |
| SWII 632 |
Internship Instruction III & Simulated Experiences |
1 |
| | Hours | 10 |
| Spring |
|---|
| SOWK 650 |
Leadership & Supervision in Service Organizations |
3 |
| SOWK 680 |
Advanced Micro-Level Practice |
3 |
| SWII 633 |
Internship Instruction IV & Simulated Experiences |
1 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 13 |
| | Total Hours | 23 |
Micro Practice Specialization
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| SOWK 680 |
Advanced Micro-Level Practice |
3 |
| SWII 632 |
Internship Instruction III & Simulated Experiences |
1 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 13 |
| Spring |
|---|
| SOWK 681 / SOWK 682 |
Advanced Mezzo & Macro Practice 1 |
3 |
| SWII 633 |
Internship Instruction IV & Simulated Experiences |
1 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| | Hours | 10 |
| | Total Hours | 23 |
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
