Master of Social Work Degree Plan/Progress Record

Degree Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Foundation Courses
2. Official transcript(s)
3. 30-60 Hours of course work
4. Current criminal background check
5. No more than two grades below “B”
6. Overall GPA of 3.0 to graduate
7. All credit earned within 8 years of graduation

Social Work Foundation Courses:

For students who do NOT have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work Foundation courses or their equivalent are required for students with non-social work undergraduate degrees.

• SWK 6601 - Introduction to Social Policy Development and the Effects Community and Organizations
• SWK 6604 - Human Behavior In The Social Environment I
• SWK 6605 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
• SWK 6606 - Direct Practice Methods with Individuals and Families
• SWK 6608 - Theory and Practice with Groups
• SWK 6612 - Foundation Pre-Practicum and Seminar
• SWK 6614 - Cultural Diversity
• SWK 6691 - Foundation Research Methods
• SWK 6696 - Foundation Practicum and Seminar I (134 contact hours)
• SWK 6697 - Foundation Practicum and Seminar II (134 contact hours)
• SWK 6698 - Foundation Practicum and Seminar III (134 contact hours)

Specialization Curriculum:

The concentration curriculum allows students to develop competencies in one of two areas of specialization:

Direct Practice or Organizational Leadership and Management. Each requires a total of 30 semester hours including a 9 hour Practicum.

Items to be Discussed:

1. One term limit to have transcript(s) and test scores on file
2. Temporary, Conditional, and Unconditional Admission
3. Availability of faculty for academic advising
4. Petition for transfer credit once unconditionally admitted
5. Class attendance
6. Drop and Withdrawal procedures; deadlines and consequences
7. Petition for an incomplete grade
8. Student participation in course and program evaluation

Admission Status: