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Twin Cities Campus
Social Work M.S.W.School of Social Work
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Social Work, 105 Peters Hall, 1404 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 (612-625-1220; fax: 612-624-3744)
Email:
swadmis@umn.edu
Website: http://cehd.umn.edu/ssw
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The M.S.W. prepares students for advanced social work practice. A 53-credit program and a 34-credit advanced standing program are available. The curriculum offers concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, Families and Children, Health, Disabilities and Aging or Community Practice.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Council on Social Work Education.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
An undergraduate degree in a related discipline is not required, however, students with a bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited program are eligible for advanced standing.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
A foundation in the liberal arts and one year of work experience in human services is preferred. Work experience may include paid, volunteer, and intern positions.
Special Application Requirements:
In order to apply, applicants are required to submit a specified personal statement, writing sample, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. All application instructions are posted on the School of Social Work website.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
34 to 53
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
The M.S.W. requires 53 credits; a 34-credit advanced standing program is available to graduates of undergraduate social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. All credits for the M.S.W. can be completed in two years of full-time study, or three years to four years of part-time study, and must be completed within five years of the date of the earliest coursework taken for the degree.
The 53-credit program includes a set of required foundation courses (19 cr), courses from a selected concentration, two field internships, and social work electives.
A maximum of 26 credits may be transferred from the following sources with School of Social Work approval: up to 8 credits as a non-degree-seeking student registered for social work graduate credit at the University of Minnesota; up to 26 credits from another regionally and professionally accredited school of social work if the student was registered as a graduate student in the program.
The 34-credit advanced standing program includes courses from a selected concentration, one field internship, and social work electives. A maximum of 16 credits may be transferred from the following sources with School of Social Work approval: 16 credits completed as a graduate student in another accredited M.S.W. program; up to 6 credits as a non-degree-seeking student registered for social work graduate credit at the University of Minnesota.
Foundations Curriculum- Full Program (53 credit) Students
The 19-credit foundation curriculum is required for full program (53 credit) students.The foundation curriculum is waived for advanced standing students, unless required in a student's conditions of admission.Advanced standing students who receive a grade of B- or less in a BSW class that is comparable to one of our foundation classes may be asked to repeat that content in our MSW program.Students should take 5051 for 2 cr; 5101 for 3 cr; 8010 for 3 cr in fall;3 cr in spring or 6 cr in summer.
Take exactly 19 credit(s) from the following:
·
SW 5051 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment
(2.0 cr)
·
SW 5101 - Historical Origins and Contemporary Policies in Social Welfare
(3.0 cr)
·
SW 8151 - Social Work Methods: Practice With Individuals and Systems
(2.0 cr)
·
SW 8152 - Social Work Practice Methods: Families and Groups
(2.0 cr)
·
SW 8153 - Social Work Practice Methods: Macro Practice and Organizations
(2.0 cr)
·
SW 8154 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
·
SW 8841 - Social Work Research Methods
(2.0 cr)
·
SW 8010 - Seminar: Field Practicum I
(1.0-6.0 cr)
Concentrations
Clinical Mental Health Concentration
Prepares students for advanced clinical social work practice with children,adults and families across diverse settings and populations. Students learn contextually based approaches to mental health diagnostic assessment, treatment and practice evaluation, with a strong focus on client systems experiencing significant mental health risk.In addition to the following requirements, students must complete 5 cr of electives at a minimum of 5-000 level.
Anchor and Boost
SW 8451 - Assessment and Engagement in Clinical Social Work Practice
(3.0 cr)
SW 8452 - Core Concepts in Clinical Social Work Practice
(3.0 cr)
Concentration Electives
Students must take two courses/6 cr of concentration electives.
SW 8352 - Intervention Methods with Families
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8461 - Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Adults
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8462 - Advanced Clinical Practice With Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8463 - Practice Interventions with Persons Who Experience Serious Mental Illness
(3.0 cr)
Diversity
SW 8821 - Social Work and Difference, Diversity and Privilege
(2.0 cr)
Field Practicum and Advanced Evaluation
SW 8020, Field Practicum II (6 cr)and SW 8842, Advanced Social Work Evaluation (3 cr) must be taken concurrently. SW 8842 must be taken for a total of 3 cr. The credits are split between fall and spring semesters. If a student registers for 2 cr in the fall, they must register for 1 cr in the spring and vice versa. Students taking 8842 in the summer register for 3 cr.
Advanced Standing students will take SW 8030 concurrently with SW 8842.
SW 8020 - Field Practicum II
(1.0-6.0 cr)
with
SW 8842 - Advanced Social Work Evaluation
(1.0-3.0 cr)
-OR-
Community Practice Concentration
Concentration prepares students to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of human service systems to mobilize groups for social change, and to serve as catalysts for sustainable development and social justice.Students are prepared to fill a variety of community practice roles-leaders, planners, policy advocates, community organizers, mediators, evaluators and agency administrators in a range of settings.In addition to the following requirements, students must complete 5 cr of electives.
Anchor and Boost
SW 8551 - Advanced Community Practice: Assessment, Organizing, and Advocacy
(3.0 cr)
SW 8552 - Advanced Community Practice: Leadership, Planning, and Program Development
(3.0 cr)
Concentration Electives
Students must take two courses/6 cr of concentration electives.
SW 5562 - Global Social Work and Social Development
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8561 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8563 - Advanced Policy Advocacy
(3.0 cr)
Diversity
SW 8821 - Social Work and Difference, Diversity and Privilege
(2.0 cr)
Field Practicum and Advanced Evaluation
SW 8020, Field Practicum II (6 cr)and SW 8842, Advanced Social Work Evaluation (3 cr) must be taken concurrently. SW 8842 must be taken for a total of 3 cr. The credits are split between fall and spring semesters. If a student registers for 2 cr in the fall, they must register for 1 cr in the spring and vice versa. Students taking 8842 in the summer register for 3 cr.
Advanced Standing students will take SW 8030 concurrently with SW 8842.
SW 8020 - Field Practicum II
(1.0-6.0 cr)
with
SW 8842 - Advanced Social Work Evaluation
(1.0-3.0 cr)
-OR-
Families and Children Concentration
Prepares students to work with families and children in a range of settings and organizations, as well as influence relevant organizational structures and policies. Students will be able to identify protective supports and develop interventions that mediate risk and promote resilience.In addition to the following requirements, students must complete 5 cr of electives at a minimum of 5-000 level.
Anchor and Boost
SW 8351 - Assessment and Engagement with Families and Children
(3.0 cr)
SW 8352 - Intervention Methods with Families
(3.0 cr)
Concentration Electives
Students must take two courses/6 cr of concentration electives.
SW 8361 - Identification and Assessment of Family Violence
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8363 - Social Work in Child Welfare
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8462 - Advanced Clinical Practice With Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
Diversity
SW 8821 - Social Work and Difference, Diversity and Privilege
(2.0 cr)
Field Practicum and Advanced Evaluation
SW 8020, Field Practicum II (6 cr)and SW 8842, Advanced Social Work Evaluation (3 cr) must be taken concurrently. SW 8842 must be taken for a total of 3 cr. The credits are split between fall and spring semesters. If a student registers for 2 cr in the fall, they must register for 1 cr in the spring and vice versa. Students taking 8842 in the summer register for 3 cr.
Advanced Standing students will take SW 8030 concurrently with SW 8842.
SW 8020 - Field Practicum II
(1.0-6.0 cr)
with
SW 8842 - Advanced Social Work Evaluation
(1.0-3.0 cr)
-OR-
Health, Disability and Aging Concentration
Prepares students to work with people affected by distince and interconnected issues related to health, disability and aging. Students are prepared to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, primary care clinics, residential care facilities, hospice, community-based programs, and in policy and advocacy organizations. In addition to the following requirements, students must complete 5 cr of electives at a minimum of 5-000 level.
Anchor and Boost
SW 8251 - Social Work Practice in Health, Disabilities, and Aging
(3.0 cr)
SW 8252 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Concentration Electives
Students must take two courses/6 cr of concentration electives.
SW 8261 - Advanced Social Work Practice in Health Care
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8262 - Empowerment Practice With Persons With Disabilities
(3.0 cr)
or
SW 8263 - Essential Skills and Perspectives for Working with Older Adults
(3.0 cr)
Diversity
SW 8821 - Social Work and Difference, Diversity and Privilege
(2.0 cr)
Field Practicum and Advanced Evaluation
SW 8020, Field Practicum II (6 cr)and SW 8842, Advanced Social Work Evaluation (3 cr) must be taken concurrently. SW 8842 must be taken for a total of 3 cr. The credits are split between fall and spring semesters. If a student registers for 2 cr in the fall, they must register for 1 cr in the spring and vice versa. Students taking 8842 in the summer register for 3 cr.
Advanced Standing students will take SW 8030 concurrently with SW 8842.
SW 8020 - Field Practicum II
(1.0-6.0 cr)
with
SW 8842 - Advanced Social Work Evaluation
(1.0-3.0 cr)
Joint- or Dual-degree Coursework:
MSW/MPH, MSW/MPP, and MSW/MURP
Students may take a total of 22 credits in common
among the academic programs.
Program Sub-plans
A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
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