Standard Program

Our Master of Social Work program provides two curriculum options: “Standard” and “Advanced Standing." The Standard curriculum is 61 credits while the Advanced curriculum is 40 credits.

Applicants are only eligible to apply for the Advanced Standing option if they have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited social work program and make application within 7 seven years and have attained a minimum GPA of 2.75 for all undergraduate coursework, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 for all undergraduate social work coursework. 

Full-Time Plan of Study

5 semesters, 61 credits

Fall (1)Spring (1)Summer (1)
SW 601SW 602*Elective
SW 611SW 621*Elective
SW 631SW 632*Elective
SW 641SW 642 
Fall (2)Spring (2)
SW 682SW 784
SW 772SW 761
SW 783SW 785
SW 791 (5 cr.)SW 792 (5 cr.)

Part-Time Plan of Study

11 semesters, 61 credits

Fall (1)Spring (1)Summer (1)
SW 601SW 602*Elective
SW 611SW 621 
Fall (2)Spring (2)Summer (2)
SW 631SW 632*Elective
SW 641SW 642 
Fall (3)Spring (3)
SW 682SW 761
SW 772*Elective
Fall (4)Spring (4)
SW 783SW 784
SW 791SW 792
 SW 785

Courses

  • SW 601/602: HBSE I & II
  • SW 611/761: Policy I & II
  • SW 621, 772: Research I & II
  • SW 641/642: Foundation field
  • SW 631/632: Foundation Practice I & II
  • SW 791/792: Concentration field (5 credits each)
  • SW 783/784: Concentration Practice I & II
  • SW 682: Biopsychosocial assessment
  • SW 785: Integrative seminar
  • Three graduate electives