The M.S.W. foundation curriculum required of all master’s students includes:

• SWK 601 - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I 3 credit(s) and
• SWK 602 - Fundamentals of Social Work Practice II 3 credit(s)

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• SWK 611 - Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 credit(s)
• SWK 626 - Persons in Social Context 3 credit(s)
• SWK 628 - Human Diversity in Social Contexts 3 credit(s)
• SWK 662 - Applied Research in Social Work 3 credit(s)

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• SWK 671 - Field Instruction I 3 credit(s) and
• SWK 672 - Field Instruction II 3 credit(s)

M.S.W. Advanced Concentrations in Social Work

After completing the foundation curriculum, students elect an advanced concentration of 36 credits in either Social Work Practice with Individual, Families and Groups (clinical focus) or Community Organization, Policy, Planning and Administration (“macro” practice). Field placements are available in child welfare, health, mental health, gerontology, schools, substance use disorders and many other practice settings.

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups (IFG)

Advanced clinical social work theory, methods, and skills are presented in courses applied to social work with individuals, families, and groups in various practice settings.

Community Organization Policy, Planning, and Administration (COPPA)

The curriculum includes a selection of advanced social work practice courses addressing practice theory, method, and skills in community organization and development, program planning, policy planning and advocacy, and administration applied to practice settings.