Advanced Standing MSW Curriculum Advising Guide
The framework and sequencing of the MSW curriculum is guided by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Required courses are categorized as either foundation or advanced. You must successfully complete all required foundation level courses prior to enrolling in any advanced course. You may enroll in electives, including those taken online, at any time.
Full-Time Course of Study
| Courses | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 540 Advanced Standing Seminar | 3 | ||
| SW 541 Advanced Standing Research | 3 |
Requirements for Advanced Year
- The Human Biology Requirement must be completed before beginning advanced year.
- SW 540 (Advanced Standing Seminar) and SW 541 (Advanced Standing Research) must be completed before beginning advanced year.
| Courses | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 542 Perspectives on Trauma and Human | 3 | ||
| SW 552 Field Instruction III | SW 555 | 4 | |
| SW 555 Field Seminar | SW 552 | .5 | |
| SW ___ Advanced Interventions | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Advanced Topics | 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 553 Field Instruction IV | SW 552 | SW 555 | 3 |
| SW 555 Field Seminar | SW 555 pt1 | SW 553 | .5 |
| SW ___ Advanced Topics | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Elective | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Elective | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Elective | 3 |
Part-Time Course of Study
- Credit hours: 35
- Program length: 1.5 years (5 semesters)
- Program start: Spring semester
| Courses | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 540 Advanced Standing Seminar | 3 | ||
| SW 541 Advanced Standing Research | 3 |
Requirements for Advanced Year
- The Human Biology Requirement must be completed before beginning advanced year.
- SW 540 (Advanced Standing Seminar) and SW 541 (Advanced Standing Research) must be completed before beginning advanced year.
| Course | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW ___ Advanced Interventions | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Elective | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Elective | 3 |
| Courses | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 542 Perspectives on Trauma and Human Rights | 3 | ||
| SW ___ Advanced Topics | 3 |
| Courses | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 552 Field Instruction III | SW 555 | 4 | |
| SW 555 Field Seminar | SW 552 | .5 | |
| SW ___ Advanced Topics | 3 |
| Course | Prerequisites | Corequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW 553 Field Instruction IV | SW 552 | SW 555 | 3 |
| SW 555 Field Seminar | SW 555 pt1 | SW 553 | .5 |
| SW ___ Elective | 3 |