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Two-Year MSW Program

On Campus Course Checklist

It is your responsibility to ensure that your degree and licensing requirements are met and in order to move into the second year of the program. Your academic advisor is available to help you. Please meet with the MSW advisor at least once per academic year to ensure you are on track. 

Year One

Fall Required Courses:

Course Number Title Credit Hours
SW6001 Practice I: Assessment, Engagement, Intervention, and Evaluation 3 credit hours
SW6030 HBSE Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 credit hours
SW6040 DSM and Psychopathology 3 credit hours
SW6240 Social Policies and Programs: Advocacy and Analysis for Justice 3 credit hours
SW6511 Field Practicum I 3 credit hours
    15 credit hours

Spring Required Courses:

Course Number Title Credit Hours
SW6002 Practice II 3 credit hours
SW6110 Research for Social Work Practice 3 credit hours
SW6120 Diversity & Social Justice: Reflexive & Ethical Social Work Practice I 3 credit hours
SW6140 Community-Based Strategies for Social Change 3 credit hours
SW6512 Field Practicum II 3 credit hours
    15 credit hours

Year Two

Fall Required Courses:

Course Number Title Credit Hours
SW6220 Diversity & Social Justice: Reflexive and Ethical Social Work Practice II 3 credit hours
SW6xxx Advanced Practice I in area of focus 3 credit hours
SW6521 Advanced Field Practicum I 4 credit hours
SW6xxx Electives and/or Advanced Practice outside of area of focus and/or
other area of focus requirements
5 credit hours
    15 credit hours

Spring Required Courses:

Course Number Title Credit Hours
SW6xxx Advanced Practice II in area of focus 3 credit hours
SW6522 Advanced Field Practicum II 4 credit hours
SW6xxx Electives and/or Advanced Practice outside of area of focus and/or
other area of focus requirements
8 credit hours
    15 credit hours

Total to graduate: 60 credit hours

Courses:

  • All first-year courses are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
  • All second-year courses are held on Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Practicum (fieldwork) is completed on other weekdays. The majority of practicum placements are during normal business hours.

Grades:

  • MSW students must earn a C+ or better in each of the required courses, including Practicum, to take the second course in any sequenced courses (e.g., Practice I and Practice II) and to move into the second year of the program.
  • MSW students must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in order to be in good academic standing.

Additional Coursework:

  • See area of focus course checklist for any additional requirements.
  • Must take one Advanced Practice course outside of chosen area of focus in year two.
    • School Social Work is not an area of focus. School SW courses count as electives.

Reminders:

  • Students may take up to 16 credit hours in any one semester without requiring pre-approval from the MSW Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate School (see request form in the Canvas modules).
  • Students in the Two-Year Program must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credit hours in order to graduate.
Last Updated: 12/30/25