Students in this program must complete all the requirements of the BA or BS major and the MSW. Students should work with their undergraduate advisors on a plan that ensures their academic progression through their major. Students must complete their BA or BS requirements within three years.
During the undergraduate portion of this program, students must complete the University Curriculum, major requirements, and all other university requirements. Students will take nine credits of graduate coursework in year three. The following table outlines the curricular requirements of the program beginning in year three of the undergraduate portion when students begin taking graduate level courses.
Once admitted to the program, students must maintain an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 and complete 20 credits in liberal arts. A maximum of nine credits may be used to fulfill both undergraduate and graduate requirements. Additionally, students must achieve a grade of B or higher in their three graduate courses. Students earn the Master's Degree in Social Work upon satisfactory completion of all MSW graduate curriculum requirements.
| Junior | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| SW 504 | Social Welfare and Social Policy | 3 |
| SW 511 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment I: Theories for Practice for Individuals and Families | 3 |
| 9 Undergraduate Credits | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 512 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment II: Theories for Groups, Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| 12 Undergraduate Credits | 12 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SW 500 | Generalist Field Education Practicum I | 3 |
| SW 501 | Social Work Practice I: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| SW 505 | Social Work Research | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 502 | Generalist Field Education Practicum II | 3 |
| SW 503 | Social Work Practice Ii: Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SW 507 | Issues of Diversity and Oppression | 3 |
| SW 580 | Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| SW 600 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health I | 3 |
| SW 601 | Social Work Practice III: Specialized Clinical Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 604 | Evaluation Research Work Programs and Practice | 3 |
| 6 Credits of SW Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SW 602 | Specialized Practice Field Education Practicum in Health/Behavioral Health II | 3 |
| SW 603 | Social Work Practice IV: Specialized Organizational Social Work Practice | 3 |
| 9 Credits of SW Electives | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 81 | |