Advanced Standing MSW Program of Study
Students can choose among two plans of study for the Advanced Standing MSW.
The curriculum for the professional courses in the program are subject to modification as deemed necessary to maintain a high-quality educational experience and keep current with best practices in the profession.
Full-Time Advanced Standing
Students begin in the summer with two courses, then complete the specialized practice curriculum full time. In addition to their classes, students are required to complete a specialized practice field placement.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| SW 507 | Issues of Diversity and Oppression | 3 |
| SW 580 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| SW 600 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health I | 4 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 2 |
| Select two elective courses 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 4 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 605 | Integrative Seminar/Capstone Project | 2 |
| Select two elective courses 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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Of the four elective courses, two must be clinical elective courses.
Part-Time Advanced Standing
Students begin in the summer with two courses, then complete the specialized practice curriculum over two years with a reduced course load. In addition to their classes, students are required to complete a specialized practice field placement.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Credits | |
| SW 507 | Issues of Diversity and Oppression | 3 |
| SW 580 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| Two elective courses 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Two elective courses 1 | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SW 600 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health I | 4 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 4 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 605 | Integrative Seminar/Capstone Project | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
- 1
Of the four elective courses, two must be clinical elective courses.