PT Online MSW Program

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On 11/07/2024 the following description and required course information was updated in the published catalog in an effort to provide accurate information.

The School of Social Work offers an online version of our existing part-time Master of Social Work (MSW) program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation.

The School of Social Work has offered an MSW program since 1918 and has been continuously accredited since the end of its first year. The MSW is a terminal professional degree that students earn by successfully completing 60 graduate credits-42 in-class credits and 18 practicum credits.

The part-time Online MSW Program features our most popular specialization, Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Small Groups (Direct Practice), with the option to pursue one of three certificates that align with projected areas of growth in the profession:

• Direct Practice with Children, Youth, and Families (CYF)
• Direct Practice in Integrated Healthcare (IHC)
• Direct Practice in Mental Health (MH)

As with our face-to-face part-time program, by Fall 2026 there will be two types of students enrolled in the part-time Online MSW Program: Advanced Standing and Non-Advanced Standing students.

In Fall 2025, we will admit Non-Advanced Standing students, who will complete their coursework over 10 consecutive semesters (enrolling in six credits per semester). By Fall 2026, we will begin admitting Advanced Standing students. Advanced Standing students can transfer up to 21 credits from an undergraduate social work program accredited by the CSWE Board of Accreditation. These students will complete the part-time Online MSW Program over six consecutive semesters (year-round), also enrolling in six credits per semester.

Required Core Generalist Courses Include:

• SWGEN 2098 - GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
• SWGEN 2034 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS
• SWBEH 2063 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL ENVRNMNT
• SWWEL 2081 - SOCIAL WELFARE
• SWRES 2021 -  GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH
• SWGEN 2099 - GENERALIST PRACTICUM

Required Second-level Behavior Courses (Certificate Specific):

• SWBEH 2062 - HUMN BHVR: CHLD FMLY AT RISK required CYF
• SWBEH 2065 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR: MENTAL HEALTH required for MH
• SWBEH 2066 - HUMAN BEHAVIOR: HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH required for IHC

Required Second-level Policy Courses (Certificate Specific):

• SWWEL 2059 - CHILD AND FAMILY POLICY required for CYF
• SWWEL 2056 - HEALTH SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC POLICY required for IHC
• SWWEL 2057 - MENTAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC POLICY required for MH

Required Second-level Research Course for All Certificates:

• SWRES 2040 - DIRECT PRACTICE ADVANCED APPLIED RESEARCH

Required DP Skill Electives for All Certificates:

• SWINT 2020 - DIRECT PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS
• SWINT 2021 - DIRECT PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES AND GROUPS

Required Specialized Practicum for All Certificates:

• SWINT 2099 - DIRECT PRACTICE SPECIALIZATION PRACTICUM

Required General Elective Course for All Certificates:

• SWGEN 2080 - RACE AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

Additional DP Skill Electives that Fulfill the 60 Credit Course Requirements (Certificate Specific):

• SWINT 2025 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN INTEGRATED HEALTH IHC
• SWINT 2042 - SOCIAL WORK WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDERS CYF, IHC, MH
• SWINT 2049 - DIRECT PRACTICE WITH CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS CYF
• SWINT 2072 - SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND TRAUMATIC STRESS CYF, MH
• SWINT 2007 - INTRO PSYPHMCLGY SOCL WRK PRACT IHC, MH

Total Credits: 60