Plans of Study and Sample Schedules
Learn more about the Two-Year MSW and Advanced Standing MSW program by viewing their Plans of Study and example schedules.
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Explore our academic plans of study and sample schedules for both the Two-Year MSW and Advanced Standing MSW program. You'll gain a clear understanding of the path ahead, empowering you to make informed decisions about your academic and professional future. Unlock the roadmap to your success with our comprehensive plans of study and sample schedules.
Two-Year MSW Program
45 credits and 1,000 Practicum hours
First Year
Generalist practice, 24 credits, 400 Practicum hours. Course credits listed in parenthesis.
| Fall | Spring |
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| SOCW 5010 Generalist Practicum I (2) |
SOCW 5020 Generalist Practicum II (2) |
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SOCW 5011 |
SOCW 5021 Generalist Practicum Seminar II (1) |
| SOCW 5110 Practice w/ Individuals & Families (3) |
SOCW 5120 Practice w/ Groups & Organizations (3) |
| SOCW 5210 Social Justice & Social Work (3) |
SOCW 5220 Policy: Theory & History (3) |
| SOCW 5320 Critical Social Work Theories (3) |
SOCW 5410 Critical Research Literacy (3) |
Second Year
Specialized practice, 21 credits, 600 Practicum hours. Course credits listed in parenthesis.
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| SOCW 5510 Advanced Practicum I (3) |
SOCW 5520 Advanced Practicum II (3) |
| SOCW 5610 Clinical Practice w/ Indiv. & Fam (3) |
SOCW 5710 Macro Practice for Social Change (3) |
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SOCW 5720 |
Clinical Electives (Choose 1): SOCW 5880: Integrative Health Practice (3) |
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Clinical Electives (Choose 1): SOCW 5850: Health Care Social Work (3) |
Year one (generalist year) of a sample schedule of Two-Year MSW program
Classes are held Monday/Wednesday. 400 practicum hours are Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
| Fall | Spring |
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| SOCW 5010: Generalist Practicum I (2) | SOCW 5010: Generalist Practicum I (2) |
| SOCW 5011: Generalist Practicum Seminar I (1) | SOCW 5021: Generalist Practicum Seminar II (1) |
| SOCW 5110: Practice with Individuals & Families (3) | SOCW 5120: Practice with Groups & Organizations (3) |
| SOCW 5210: Social Justice & Social Work (3) | SOCW 5220: Policy: Theory & History (3) |
| SOCW 5320: Critical Social Work Theories (3) | SOCW 5410: Critical Research Literacy (3) |
Year two (specialized year) of a sample schedule of Two-Year MSW program
Classes are held Monday/Friday. 600 practicum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
| Fall | Spring |
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| SOCW 5510: Advanced Practicum I (3) | SOCW 5520: Advanced Practicum II (3) |
| SOCW 5610: Clinical Practice w/ Individual & Fam ily (3) | SOCW 5710: Macro Practice for Social Change (3) |
| SOCW 5720: Mental Health Assessment & Diagnosis (3) | Clinical Practice w/ Groups (Choose 1):
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Clinical Electives (Choose 1):
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Advanced Standing MSW Program
27 credits, 600 Practicum hours.
27 credits, 600 Practicum hours. Course credits listed in parenthesis.
| Summer Intercession | Fall | Spring |
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| SOCW 5501 Pre-Practicum Advanced Seminar (2) |
SOCW 5510 Advanced Practicum I (3) |
SOCW 5520 Advanced Practicum II (3) |
| SOCW 55012 Advanced Standing (AS) Social Justice & Social Work (2) |
SOCW 5610 Clinical Practice w/ Indiv. & Fam (3) |
SOCW 5710 Macro Practice for Social Change (3) |
| SOCW 5503 AS Policy: Theory & History (2) |
SOCW 5720 Mental Health Assess. & Diagnosis (3) |
Clinical Practice w/ Groups (Choose 1): SOCW 5880: Integrative Health Practice (3) SOCW 5870: Trauma-Inf. Practice w/ Children & Family (3) SOCW 5840: Addiction Counseling (3) |
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Clinical Electives (Choose 1): SOCW 5850: Health Care Social Work (3) SOCW 5860: Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice (3) SOCW 5830: Psychopharmacology of Addiction (3) |
Classes are held Monday/Friday. 600 practicum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
| Summer | Fall | Spring |
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| SOCW 5501: Pre-Practicum Advanced Seminar (2) | SOCW 5510: Advanced Practicum I (3) | SOCW 5520: Advanced Practicum II (3) |
| SOCW 5502: AS Social Justice & Social Work (2) | SOCW 5610: Clinical Practice with Individual & Family (3) | SOCW 5710: Macro Practice for Social Change (3) |
| SOCW 5503: AS Policy: Theory & History (2) | SOCW 5720: Mental Health Assessment & Diagnosis (3) |
Clinical Practice w/ Groups (Choose 1):
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Clinical Electives (Choose 1):
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Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the program or application, we’re here to help!
Ashley Miller
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
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