Master of Social Work Course Descriptions
The online Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and offers training in advanced clinical practice with individuals and families, group work and community practice. It is designed to accommodate unique specializations, including social work in schools, geriatric centers and military contexts. Throughout the program, students will benefit from small class sizes, individual advisement and direct field supervision, all offered by their dedicated faculty advisor.
To earn the online Master of Social Work (MSW):
- Students must complete a total of 60 credit hours of coursework. Full-time online MSW students can complete their degree at a rate of two courses per term in as few as 2 ½ years
- Advanced Standing students must complete 30 credit hours of concentration courses, including two electives, and can complete their degree in as few as 1 ½ years
- Students who wish to pursue the online MSW on a part-time basis may take one course per term (roughly 15-20 hours of coursework per week). At this rate, they can complete their degree in as few as 5 years
- Students may switch between full- and part-time course loads throughout their time in the program, as their schedule allows
- Students earning the Gerontology and Palliative Care Embedded Certification or the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Credentialing are required to complete three electives. Those with Advanced Standing may opt to take an additional elective to earn a specialization
Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 3 credit hours. Please note: Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.
Core Courses
SWK 6001, SWK 6002 – Practicum Orientation I & II (0 credits)
SWK 6003 – Generalist Social Work Practice I
SWK 6004 – Generalist Social Work Practice II
SWK 6531C, SWK 6532C – Generalist Social Work Practice Practicum I & II (3 credits each)
SWK 6100 – Human Behavior and the Social Environment
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SWK 6135 – Cultural Diversity
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SWK 6201 – Social Welfare and Social Change
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SWK 6401 – Social Work Practice and Evaluation Research
SWK 6013 – Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families I
SWK 6014 – Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families II
SWK 6535, SWK 6536 – Advanced Practicum Seminar I & II (3 credits each)
SWK 6111 – Psychosocial Pathology
SWK 6133 – Philosophical Foundations of Social Work
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SWK 6134 – Social Work Values and Ethics
SWK 6210 – Advanced Policy Advocacy
SWK 6402 – Applied Methods in Social Work Research
SWK 6023: Advanced Group Work Practice I (3 credits)
SWK 6024: Advanced Group Work Practice II (3 credits)
SWK 6901 – Capstone (0 credits)
Elective Courses
SWK 6678 – Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice
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CASAC Electives
Social Work Practice with Addictions I
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SWK 6791 – Social Work Practice with Addictions II
SWK 6891 – Social Work Practice with Addictions III
Gerontology and Palliative Care Electives
SWK 6825 – Palliative Care: Social Work Practice with Serious Illness
SWK 6686 – Social Gerontology
SWK 6702 – Coping With Loss
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