The
Department of Social Work offers courses leading to the Master of
Social Work (MSW) degree and is designed to provide for the
education of advanced social work practitioners. The program
is based upon the requirements of the Council on Social Work
Education, the national accrediting body for social work programs.
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MSW program is structured into two models:
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Model
1 offers 6 quarters of course work leading to the MSW degree within
two academic years. This
option is intended for students who can devote their time and
attention to full-time, intensive study. |
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Model
2 offers the same course work over three to four academic years. |
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must be emphasized that an MSW program is very demanding of time and
energy. The three-year
part-time program is not designed for students who must work 40
hours per week. It is
necessary for these students to reduce their hours of employment. |
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The MSW curriculum in the
Foundation year, consists of courses in human behavior and the social
environment, practice with individuals, families, groups, and
communities, policy practice, and research. In the advanced year,
students select a specialization which can be a social issue, client
population, or field of practice. Students apply assignments and
their research projects to their chosen specialization. Listed
below are some examples of some specializations:
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Social Issue
Homelessness
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
HIV-AIDS
Poverty and Public Welfare
Racism and Ethnocentrism
Sexism
Spirituality
Client Population
Children
Elderly
Families
People living with HIV/AIDS
Minority Ethnic Group(s)
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Immigrants and
Refugees
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Population
Substance Abusers
Rural Populations
Inner City Populations
Gang Members
Field of Practice
Child Welfare
Mental Health
School Social Work
Gerontological Social Work
Social Work in the Health Care System
Physical and Mental Disabilities and Rehabilitation
Correctional Services
Social Work in the Work Place
Substance Abuse
International Social Work |
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