Master of Social Work
Please view Sample Course Plan for details.
Regular Standing
Regular Standing students are required to take 20 graduate-level courses to graduate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist Course Requirements | ||
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| Generalist Field Requirements 1 | ||
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 | Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 2 | 6 |
| SWG 502 & SWG 597 | Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum II 3 | 6 |
| Specialized Course Requirements | ||
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| Specialized Field Requirements 4 | ||
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 | Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 2 | 6 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 | Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 5, 6 | 6 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 three-credit elective courses. May be taken any semester, and can be taken in another department (with permission of the MSW Graduate Coordinator). | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 60 | |
- 1
448 field hours required.
- 2
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 3
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 4
504 field hours required.
- 5
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
- 6
Students in the School Social Work Certificate will take SWG 602 in lieu of SWG 563.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing students are required to take 12 graduate-level courses to graduate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Specialized Course Requirements | ||
| SWG 503 | Integrative Bridge Course 1 | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach 1 | 3 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| Specialized Field Requirements 2 | ||
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 | Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 3 | 6 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 | Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 4, 5 | 6 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 3 three-credit elective courses. May be taken any semester and can be taken in another department (with permission of the MSW Graduate Coordinator). | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 36 | |
- 1
These courses are completed in the summer.
- 2
504 practicum hours required.
- 3
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 4
Course sections must the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
- 5
Students in the School Social Work Certificate will take SWG 602 instead of SWG 563.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Regular Standing, 2-Year Plan
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 1 |
6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| SWG 502 & SWG 597 |
Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum II 2 |
6 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 1 |
6 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 4 |
6 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 2
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 3
May be taken in any semester and in other departments with permission from the MSW Graduate Coordinator.
- 4
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
Regular Standing, 3-Year Plan
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| Elective 5 | (3) | |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 502 & SWG 597 |
Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum II 2, 3 |
6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| Elective 5 | (3) | |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 2, 4 |
6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
May be taken in any semester and in other departments with permission from the MSW Graduate Coordinator.
- 2
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 3
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 4
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
- 5
Students have the option to complete this during the summer semester rather than the spring or fall semesters.
Regular Standing, 4-Year Plan with Alternating Practicum Years
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 502 & SWG 597 |
Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum II 2, 3 |
6 |
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 2, 4 |
6 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
May be taken in any semester and in other departments with permission from the MSW Graduate Coordinator.
- 2
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 3
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 4
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
Regular Standing, 4-Year Plan with Practicum Years in the Middle
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 502 & SWG 597 |
Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum II 2, 3 |
6 |
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 2, 4 |
6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
May be taken in any semester and in other departments with permission from the MSW Graduate Coordinator.
- 2
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 3
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 4
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
Regular Standing, 4-Year Plan with Practicum Years at the End
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWG 511 | The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation | 3 |
| SWG 541 | Social Welfare Policies and Services | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 555 | Organizations & Communities | 3 |
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 554 | Human Development across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 533 | Methods of Social Work Research | 3 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 501 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice I and Generalist Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 502 & SWG 596 |
Social Work Generalist Practice II and Generalist Practicum I 2, 3 |
6 |
| Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 2 |
6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 2, 4 |
6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
May be taken in any semester and in other departments with permission from the MSW Graduate Coordinator.
- 2
The same sections must be selected for these courses.
- 3
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 501/SWG 596.
- 4
Course sections must be the same as the sections chosen for SWG 561/SWG 598.
Advanced Standing, 1-Year Plan
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Summer Before Year 1 (May-July) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session I | Credits | |
| SWG 503 | Integrative Bridge Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year One | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 1 |
6 |
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 1, 3 |
6 |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Advanced Standing, 2-Year Plan
Other than electives, all required courses must be taken in the sequential order presented below.
| Summer Before Year 1 (May-July) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session I | Credits | |
| SWG 503 | Integrative Bridge Course | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer Session II | ||
| SWG 560 | Mental Health: A Recovery Approach | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year One | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 562 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Families | 3 |
| SWG 561 & SWG 598 |
Specialized SW Practice with Individuals and Specialized Practicum I 1 |
6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWG 534 | Advanced Research Methods: Program Evaluation | 3 |
| SWG 563 & SWG 599 |
Specialized Practice: Integrative Seminar and Specialized Practicum II 1, 2 |
6 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWG 542 | Specialized Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
