Full-time students complete the MSW program in two years, taking 16 credits each semester
for four semesters.
Generalist Year
Fall Semester — Year 1
SW 504 Foundations of Scientific Inquiry with Social Systems, 3 credits
SW 505 Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 3 credits
SW 510 Generalist Social Work Practice I, 3 credits
SW 515 Social Welfare Policy and Programs, 3 credits
SW 591 Field Instruction I, 4 credits
Spring Semester — Year 1
SW 503 Diversity and Oppression, 3 credits
SW 506 Psychopathology and Pharmacology, 3 credits
SW 511 Generalist Social Work Practice II, 3 credits
SW 512 Generalist Social Work Practice III, 3 credits
SW 592 Field Instruction II, 4 credits
Advanced Generalist Year
Fall Semester — Year 2
SW 521 Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals, 3 credits
SW 522 Advanced Social Work Practice with Organizations, 3 credits
SW 523 Advanced Social Work Practice with Groups, 3 credits
SW XXX Elective, 3 credits
SW 593 Field Instruction III, 4 credits
Spring Semester — Year 2
SW 520 Evaluation of Social Work Practice, 3 credits
SW 524 Advanced Social Work Practice with Families, 3 credits
SW 525 Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities, 3 credits
SW XXX Elective, 3 credits
SW 594 Field Instruction IV, 4 credits
