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Foundational Coursework30 units
SOCW 511
Introduction to the Social Work Profession
2
SOCW 512
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
3
SOCW 513
Micro-theory and Human Development
3
SOCW 514
Practice I: Interviewing and Assessment
3
SOCW 515
Field Seminar I
1
SOCW 516
Field I
3
SOCW 521
Introductory Research Methods
2
SOCW 522
Diversity and Social Justice
3
SOCW 523
Macro-theory and Practice with Communities and Organizations
3
SOCW 524
Practice II: Intervention and Evaluation
3
SOCW 525
Field Seminar II
1
SOCW 526
Field II
3
Concentrations30 units

The MSW offers students the choice of two concentrations:

Program Total60 units

Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families Concentration

This concentration prepares students for clinically oriented practice with individuals and families in contexts such as mental health clinics, managed care facilities, shelters, group homes, child welfare, hospice, schools, correctional institutions, and other settings where personal helping relationships are developed. Specific emphasis is placed on advanced clinical practice skills with children, adolescents, families, older adults, group therapy skills, and policies specific to health and mental health concerns.

SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 536
Adv. Clinical Practice I: Adult Mental Health
3
SOCW 537
Children and Adolescents
3
SOCW 538
Clinical Practice with Groups
2
SOCW 539
Field III: Clinical Practice
3
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 546
Advanced Clinical Practice II
3
SOCW 547
Social Welfare Policy and Health/Mental Health Care
2
SOCW 548
Field IV: Clinical Practice
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Total30 units

Community Practice and Partnerships Concentration

This concentration prepares students for community-based practice in local, national, and international contexts. Specific emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills necessary to work with communities and organizations to ameliorate social problems and advance the interests of marginalized groups. The concentration is considered especially appropriate for students interested in professional opportunities related to international social work, global relief and development activities, community advocacy, organizational leadership, grant writing, and work related to transnational issues such as immigration, adoption, and labor practices.

SOCW 531
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
2
SOCW 532
Advanced Community Practice
3
SOCW 533
Organizational Behavior and Management
3
SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 535
Field III: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 542
International Social Work Policy and Practice
2
SOCW 543
Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Fiscal Decision Making
3
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 545
Field IV: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Concentration Total30 units

Full- and Part-Time Options

The full-time program (two years) includes classes two days per week and approximately 16 hours per week of supervised internship. All students take the same first-year foundation courses. Concentration courses are taken in the second year of the program.

The part-time program (four years) includes classes one evening per week (two classes per semester, scheduled back-to-back). In addition, there are four weekend-intensive courses throughout the program. All students take the same foundation courses in the first and second years. Concentration courses are taken in the third and fourth years of the program. Supervised internships requiring approximately 16 hours per week occur in the second and fourth years.

The full-time advanced standing program is 9 months and is available only to select graduates of CSWE-accredited BSW programs. Students attend three weeks (9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri) of bridge courses in August prior to the start of the concentration curriculum, after which they join existing second-year full-time MSW students for the remaining two semesters (30 units) of the full-time MSW program. Advanced standing students complete 20 hours per week of field internship throughout the academic year.

The part-time advanced standing program is two years and is available only to select graduates of CSWE-accredited BSW programs. Students attend three weeks (9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri) of bridge courses in August prior to the start of the concentration curriculum, after which they join existing part-time MSW students for the remaining two years (30 units) of the part-time MSW program. Classes are Tuesday evening and one Saturday per month in the first year of this option, followed by classes Tuesday evening and 20 hours per week of field internship in the second year of the program.

Full-Time Schedule

Year 1: Fall
SOCW 511
Introduction to the Social Work Profession
2
SOCW 522
Diversity and Social Justice
3
SOCW 513
Micro-theory and Human Development
3
SOCW 514
Practice I: Interviewing and Assessment
3
SOCW 515
Field Seminar I
1
SOCW 516
Field I
3
Year 1: Spring
SOCW 521
Introductory Research Methods
2
SOCW 512
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
3
SOCW 523
Macro-theory and Practice with Communities and Organizations
3
SOCW 524
Practice II: Intervention and Evaluation
3
SOCW 525
Field Seminar II
1
SOCW 526
Field II
3
Year 2: Fall
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW 531
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
2
SOCW 532
Advanced Community Practice
3
SOCW 533
Organizational Behavior and Management
3
SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 535
Field III: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW 536
Adv. Clinical Practice I: Adult Mental Health
3
SOCW 537
Children and Adolescents
3
SOCW 538
Clinical Practice with Groups
2
SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 539
Field III: Clinical Practice
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Year 2: Spring
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 542
International Social Work Policy and Practice
2
SOCW 543
Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Fiscal Decision Making
3
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 545
Field IV: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 546
Advanced Clinical Practice II
3
SOCW 547
Social Welfare Policy and Health/Mental Health Care
2
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 548
Field IV: Clinical Practice
3
SOCW XXX
Elective
3

*Field Internship: 16 hours per week, to be arranged with agency

Part-Time Schedule

The part-time program (four years) includes classes one evening per week (two classes per semester, scheduled back-to-back). In addition, there are four weekend-intensive courses throughout the program (Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.).

All students take the same foundation courses in the first and second year. Concentration courses are taken in the third and fourth years of the program. Supervised internships requiring approximately 16 hours per week occur in the second and fourth years.

Year 1: Fall
SOCW 511
Introduction to the Social Work Profession
2
SOCW 522
Diversity and Social Justice
3
SOCW 513
Micro-theory and Human Development
3
Year 1: Spring
SOCW 521
Introductory Research Methods
2
SOCW 512
Social Welfare Policy and Policy Practice
3
SOCW 523
Macro-theory and Practice with Communities and Organizations
3
Year 2: Fall
SOCW 514
Practice I: Interviewing and Assessment
3
SOCW 515
Field Seminar I
1
SOCW 516
Field I
3
Year 2: Spring
SOCW 524
Practice II: Intervention and Evaluation
3
SOCW 525
Field Seminar II
1
SOCW 526
Field II
3
Year 3: Fall
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW 531
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
2
SOCW 532
Advanced Community Practice
3
SOCW 533
Organizational Behavior and Management
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW 536
Adv. Clinical Practice I: Adult Mental Health
3
SOCW 537
Children and Adolescents
3
SOCW 538
Clinical Practice with Groups
2
Year 3: Spring
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW 543
Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Fiscal Decision Making
3
SOCW 542
International Social Work Policy and Practice
2
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW 546
Advanced Clinical Practice II
3
SOCW 547
Social Welfare Policy and Health/Mental Health Care
2
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
Year 4: Fall
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 535
Field III: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW XXX
Elective
3
SOCW 534
Field Seminar III
1
SOCW 539
Field III: Clinical Practice
3
Year 4: Spring
Community Practice Concentration
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 545
Field IV: Community Practice and Partnerships
3
Clinical Practice Concentration
SOCW 541
Capstone Leadership Project
3
SOCW 544
Field Seminar IV
1
SOCW 548
Field IV: Clinical Practice
3

*Weekend-Intensive courses meet three weekends per semester: Friday, 6-10 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
**Field Internship: 16 hours per week in second and fourth year, to be arranged with agency

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.