Advanced Standing MSW Program of Study
Students can choose among two plans of study (full-time or part-time) for the Advanced Standing MSW.
The curriculum for the professional courses in the program is 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 complete the specialized practice curriculum full time. In addition to their classes, students are required to complete a specialized practice field placement.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| SW 580 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| SW 600 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health I | 3 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 3 |
| SW 607 | Anti-Racism, Social Justice: Health and Mental Health | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 3 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select three elective courses 1 | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Of the three elective courses, two must be clinical elective courses.
Part-Time Advanced Standing
Students 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| SW 580 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| SW 607 | Anti-Racism, Social Justice: Health and Mental Health | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 3 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select 1 elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Of the three elective courses, two must be clinical elective courses.