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

66 credits and 1,000 Practicum hours

First Year

Generalist practice, 36 credits, 400 Practicum hours. All classes are 3 credits.

Fall Winter Spring
SOCW 5010
Foundation Field Practicum I		 SOCW 5020
Foundation Field Practicum II		 SOCW 5030
Foundation Field Practicum III
SOCW 5110
Generalist Practice I: Social Work with Individuals & Families		 SOCW 5120
Generalist Practice II: Social Work with Groups		 SOCW 5130
Generalist Practice III: Social Work with Organizations and Communities
SOCW 5210
Social Work and Social Justice: Ethical Professional Formation		 SOCW 5220
Social Work Foundations - Policy: History and Justice		 SOCW 5320
Human Development Across the Life Span
SOCW 5310
Human Behavior in the Social Environment		 SOCW 5410
Social Work Research I: Methods and Design		 SOCW 5420
Social Work Research II: Program Evaluation

Second Year

Specialized practice, 30 credits, 600 Practicum hours. All classes are 3 credits.

Fall Winter Spring
SOCW 5510
Advanced Field Practicum I		 SOCW 5520
Advanced Field Practicum II		 SOCW 5530
Advanced Field Practicum III
SOCW 5610
Advanced Practice I: Clinical Social Work with Individuals		 SOCW 5620
Advanced Practice II: Clinical Social Work with Families		 SOCW 5630
Advanced Practice III: Clinical Social Work with Groups
SOCW 5720
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment: Mental Health Disorders		 SOCW 5710
Advanced Social Welfare Policy: Practice for Advocacy		 Elective - Required
(Elective – Optional) Elective - Required (Elective – Optional)

 

Year one of a sample schedule of Two-Year MSW program

Quarter Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Fall

SOCW 5010
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5210
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW 5110
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5310
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

 

 Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)
Winter

SOCW 5020
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5410
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW 5120
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5220
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

 Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)
Spring

SOCW 5030
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5320
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW 5130
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5420
1:00-3:30

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

 Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Year two of a sample schedule of Two-Year MSW program

Quarter Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Fall

SOCW Elective

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

 

SOCW 5610
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5720
1:00-3:30
Winter

SOCW elective

 

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW 5620
9:20-11:50

SOCW 5710
1:00-3:30
Spring

SOCW 5630
9:20-11:50

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum Site (specific
hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW elective

 

 

Advanced Standing MSW Program

39 credits, 600 Practicum hours.

39 credits, 600 Practicum hours. All classes are 3 credits.

Summer Intercession Fall Winter Spring
SOCW 5500
Advanced Field Practicum Seminar		 SOCW 5510
Advanced Field Practicum I		 SOCW 5520
Advanced Field Practicum II		 SOCW 5530
Advanced Field Practicum III
SOCW 5210
Social Work and Social Justice: Ethical Professional Formation		 OCW 5610
Advanced Practice I: Clinical Social Work with Individuals		 SOCW 5620
Advanced Practice II: Clinical Social Work with Families		 SOCW 5630
Advanced Practice III: Clinical Social Work with Groups
SOCW 5220
Social Work Foundations - Policy: History and Justice		 SOCW 5720
Advanced Clinical Assessment and Treatment: Mental Health Disorders		 SOCW 5710
Advanced Social Welfare Policy: Practice for Advocacy		 Elective - Required
- (Elective – Optional) Elective - Required (Elective – Optional)

 

Quarter Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Summer Intercession

SOCW 5500

9:30-12:40

SOCW 5220
9:30-12:40

SOCW 5210
1:30-4:40

SOCW 5500
9:30-12:40

SOCW 5220
9:30-12:40

SOCW 5210
1:30-4:40

 -
Fall -

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW 5610
9:20-12:20

SOCW 5720
2:05-5:05
Winter

SOCW 5620
9:20-12:20

SOCW 5710
2:05-5:05

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

 SOCW elective 2:05-5:05
Spring -

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

Practicum site 8 hours (specific hours decided by practicum site)

SOCW elective
9:20-12:20

SOCW 5630 2:05-5:05

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Ashley Miller

Senior Admissions Counselor

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