Social Work
- Department of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
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BSW Program
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- BSW Curriculum & Courses
- BSW Field Practicum Placement
- BSW Admission Requirements
- Student Organizations
- BSW Faculty & Staff
- BSW Accreditation & Licensure
- Apply to BSW
- BSW Frequently Ask Questions
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- MSW Curriculum & Concentrations
- MSW Field Practicum Placement
- MSW Admission Requirements
- Tuition & Financial Aid
- Student Organizations
- MSW Faculty & Staff
- MSW Accreditation & Licensure
- Apply to MSW
- Community Behavioral Health Academy
- MSW Frequently Asked Questions
Master of Social Work Advanced Standing
Curriculum (33 Credit Hours)
Advanced year Core (9 Hours)
- SOWK 548 Advanced Psychopathology (3 Credits)
- SOWK 541 Social Work Research II (3 Credits)
- SOWK 545 Advanced Social Welfare Policy (3 Credits)
MSW Concentrations
Each student must choose 1 concentration to pursue. Each concentration is 24 hours.
Mental Health and Addictions Concentration (24 Hours)
- SOWK 555 Advanced Practice I: Mental Health and Addictions (3 Credits)
- SOWK 556 Advanced Practice II: Mental Health & Addictions (3 Credits)
- SOWK 557 Psychopharmacology (3 Credits)
- SOWK 591 Practicum II: Mental Health and Addictions (3 Credits)
- SOWK 592 Practicum III: Mental Health and Addictions (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)*
Children, Family, and Community Concentration (24 Hours)
- SOWK 560 Advanced Practice I: Children, Family, and Community (3 Credits)
- SOWK 561 Advanced Practice II: Children, Family, and Community (3 Credits)
- SOWK 562 Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma (3 Credits)
- SOWK 593 Practicum II: Children, Family, and Community (6 Credits)
- SOWK 594 Practicum III: Children, Family, and Community (6 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)*
Health and Behavioral Health Concentration (24 Hours)
- SOWK 565 Advanced Practice I: Health and Behavioral Health (3 Credits)
- SOWK 566 Advanced Practice II: Health and Behavioral Health (3 Credits)
- SOWK 567 Interprofessional Practice and Medical Terminology (3 Credits)
- SOWK 597 Practicum II: Health and Behavioral Health (6 Credits)
- SOWK 598 Practicum III: Health and Behavioral Health (6 Credits)
- Elective (3)*
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Elective Options
- SOWK 557 Psychopharmacology (3 Credits)
- SOWK 574 Addictions and the Family (3 Credits)
- SOWK 575 Group Counseling (3 Credits)
- SOWK 578 Supervision and Leadership in Social Work (3 Credits)
- SOWK 576 School Social Work (3 Credits)
- SOWK 572 Advanced Mindfulness Practices (3 Credits)
- SOWK 571 End of Life Issues & Lost and Grief (3 Credits)
- SOWK 573 Motivational Interviewing (3 Credits)
- SOWK 577 Spirituality and Social Work (3 Credits)
- SOWK 579 Crisis Intervention (3 Credits)
*Students are encouraged to select electives that complement their concentration and their educational or professional aspirations. Students may select electives from the approved electives list, or petition to have additional courses outside of the MSW program considered for electives.