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Duluth Campus
Social Work MinorSocial Work
College of Education and Human Service Professions
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Social Work, 220 Bohannon Hall, 1207 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7245)
Email:
sw@d.umn.edu
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program offers a concentration in advanced generalist practice that prepares students to practice in a variety of human service settings. Graduates undertake a variety of professional social work roles ranging from counselor and case manager to community organizer and administrator. The curriculum has a special focus on services to American Indians and their communities. Coursework is also available in the area of child welfare, mental health/clinical, and community practice.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Special Application Requirements:
Students interested in the minor are strongly encouraged to confer with their major field advisor and director of graduate studies, and the Social Work director of graduate studies regarding feasibility and requirements.
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
The minimum cumulative GPA for coursework applied to the minor is 3.00.
Minor Coursework (6 to 12 credits)
Master's students select 6 credits and doctoral students select 12 credits from the following in consultation with the advisor and Social Work director of graduate studies. Other courses can be chosen with approval by the Social Work director of graduate studies.
SW 5032 - Child Welfare Practice, Policy and Profession
(2.0 cr)
SW 5095 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(3.0 cr)
SW 5051 - School Social Work
(3.0 cr)
SW 5101 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
(3.0 cr)
SW 5111 - Grant Writing in the Human Services
(3.0 cr)
SW 5120 - Cross-Cultural Exploration Through Learning Circles
(1.0 cr)
SW 5144 - Grief, Loss and Coping in Social Work Practice
(3.0 cr)
SW 5201 - Social Welfare Policy
(3.0 cr)
SW 5215 - Trauma Informed Social Work Practice with Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
SW 5222 - Intervention in Family Violence
(3.0 cr)
SW 5271 - Women and Social Policy
(3.0 cr)
SW 5280 - Substance Use Trends and Interventions in Social Work
(3.0 cr)
SW 5500 - Healthcare, Social Work, and Interdisciplinary Care
(3.0 cr)
SW 8991 - Practice in the American Indian Community
(2.0-4.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Masters
Doctoral
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Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 36.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 2.0 -4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring & Summer |