2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Master of Social Work (60 credits)

The MSW program prepares social justice-minded, competent, ethical social workers to promote social and economic justice at all levels of society. The curriculum and field placement components of the MSW program complement one another through instruction and practice evidence-based practice to prepare students for trauma-informed practice and treatment methods, community organizing and change and in advocacy for social policies to promote a more just society. Social Work students learn and develop skills of multicultural practice to engage diversity in practice and advocate for human rights and social justice.

Learning outcomes:

Consistent with the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education Accreditation, the proposed MSW program goals are to prepare social workers who:

  • Practice cultural humility, consistently engage in self-reflection with regards to our own social position, power and privilege as these influence our interpretations of clients and their social world and as it influences client’s perception of us.
  • Engage in ongoing self-reflection and critical thinking to identify and to enact the best available research and practice wisdom in our practice.
  • Promote social justice through inclusive excellence, anti-oppressive practice and advocacy for human rights.
  • Engage in lifelong learning and personal growth through intentional self-care, professional development and collaboration.
  • Engage in ethical, human rights-driven social work practice through a person-in-environment framework.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses (51 credits)

CSWRK 5000Human Behavior in the Social Environment

3

CSWRK 5005Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I

3

CSWRK 5010Practice Through The Lens of Systemic Inequity

3

CSWRK 5015Field Seminar I

3

CSWRK 5020Fieldwork I

3

CSWRK 5025Social Work: Communities and Social Systems (Macro Practice)

3

CSWRK 5030Research Evidence for the Helping Professions

3

CSWRK 5035Policy

3

CSWRK 5045Fieldwork II

3

CSWRK 5050Interdisciplinary Social Work Practice

3

CSWRK 5055Advanced Practice with Individuals and Families

3

CSWRK 5060Mental Health, Neurodiversity, and Substance Use

3

CSWRK 5065Fieldwork III

3

CSWRK 5070Social Work and Social Change: Macro Practice

3

CSWRK 5075Policy, Grant Writing, and Program Design

3

CSWRK 5080Fieldwork IV

3

CSWRK 5085Standards and Ethics for Socially Just Practice

3

Electives (9 credits)

Take three or more 5000-level CSWRK courses not listed above. Students can also take courses in other masters' programs with permission of the Program Director or Academic Advisor.