Thank you for your interest in the

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Graduate Social Work Program

Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For additional information contact:

Alabama A&M University

Department of Social Work

Graduate Social Work Program

P.O. Box 998

Normal, AL 35762

(256) 372-5478 (office)

(256) 372-5970 (fax)

MSW PROGRAM ADMISSION DATES

Summer Admission (AAMU Campus) February 15

(Advanced Standing program - 39 hours)

Summer Admission (AAMU Campus) February 15 (Weekend Program - 60 hours)

Fall Admission (AAMU Campus) March 1 (Regular 2 year- program - 60 hours)

Spring Admission (AAMU Campus) November 30 (Regular 2 year- program - 60 hours)

Spring Admission (Satellite Campus at UNA) November 30 (Advanced Standing Program – 39 hours)

Summer Admission (Satellite Campus at UNA) April 15 (Weekend program - 60 hours)

**(These admission dates are listed in the MSW Program Application Packet and also in the

AAMU Graduate Catalogue (pp. 103-104), and are in compliance with accreditation

standards of (CSWE) Council on Social Work Education.

Master of Social Work Social Work

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Community Mental Health Family/Child Welfare

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1. Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 grading scale)

2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work attempted 3. Three letters of reference (on departmental or institutional letterhead) that reflect the applicant’s academic and

professional potential and ethical values orientation. At least one letter must be from a current or former professor. All letters of recommendations should be written by persons who are, or who have been, in a position

to objectively evaluate aspects of the candidates’ academic, personal and intellectual capabilities

4. Submit two essays. Each essay should not exceed 500 words. Essay must focus on the following: a. Why applicants wish to pursue the MSW degree; and

b. A major contemporary social problem that is of concern to the profession of social work; (state why, in your opinion, it is a problem for the profession), and how you would intervene to ameliorate and/or eradicate this

problem 5. Students are expected to have had preparation in the liberal arts, usually through undergraduate coursework in

the social and behavioral sciences, humanities and life sciences. At least 24 credits are required in these areas.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADVANCED STANDING

In addition to meeting the meeting the requirements specified for entry into the traditional MSW Program, minimal

admission standards for acceptance into the Advanced Standing MSW Program include:

1. A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a Council on Social Work (CSWE) accredited program

2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 including upper division social work courses may apply for advanced standing

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Effective August 28, 2014, all students seeking admissions to a graduate program at Alabama A&M University must

submit a completed Student Medical Examination Record Form.

CHARACTER AND PERSONAL FITNESS FOR THE PROFESSION

The Admissions Committee requires that candidates submit two essays and three references, which are used to gauge their fitness for the program and profession. The essays should provide information about the candidate’s background, qualification, experience, and reasons for choosing social work, perceptions on the role of the profession, and perceptions of self as a social worker. The essays and the personal interview help the Admissions Committee in gaining some insights into the motivation, self-awareness, and value assumptions of the candidate, as well as their ability to plan, organize, conceptualize and write.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must also submit with their application references from three individuals. These individuals may be former professors, supervisors, colleagues, or others who are, or have been in a position to evaluate aspects of the candidates’ personal and intellectual capabilities – among them responsibility in doing, and completing academic or work assignments, dedication, sensitivity, emotional maturity, self-reliance, flexibility, leadership ability, and capability to develop positive relationships. WORK AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Work experience (either paid or volunteer) and field practice are also considered in the student’s application. It is preferred that applicants have some work or volunteer experience. ADVANCED STANDING

Applicants with a B.S.W. degree from a CSWE accredited program, and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in overall courses including upper division social work courses may apply for advanced standing. The B.S.W. degree must have been granted within five (5) years of date of application to the Advanced Standing program. Qualified applicants will be required to take 39 semester hours, instead of 60 hours required for the two-year program. Of these 39 hours, 8 are required in field instruction. The Advanced Standing program must be completed in three (3) consecutive semesters; beginning in the summer with three (3) required courses.

Attention!!

Please note the changes in

Applications for Admissions

School of Graduate Studies Application Fee

Online Application Fee -- $45.00 http://www.aamu.edu/graduatestudies/Apply.html

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Not Required

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM P. O. BOX 1417

NORMAL, ALABAMA 35762

(256) 372-5478

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Street Apt. #

____________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Telephone: ( ) _____-_________ Cell: ( ) _____-_________ Fax: ( ) _____-_________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________

CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE

To The Applicant: Please print name of your reference:

____________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Please submit three (3) letters of reference from people who are in a position to provide statements concerning your academic qualifications, your

recent or current employment, or your personal qualifications for entry into graduate social work education. At least two of the three letters of

reference should be from people who have known you in a professional or academic setting. Each reference person should be provided this form and

an accompanying envelope to be mailed directly to the School.

TO THE REFERENCE: The above named is applying for admission to the Alabama A&M University-Graduate Social Work Program. The

candidate has given your name as a person having knowledge of his or her potential for undertaking graduate study in social work. Please be candid

in your assessment of the candidate. You may attach a separate letter to this form, if you prefer. Your statements will be held in confidence and

should be mailed in the enclosed envelope with your signature on the envelope.

Since the School’s decision cannot be made until references have been received, we would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience. Thank

you for your cooperation and interest.

NOTE ON CONFIDENTIALITY: Applicants for admission do not have access to their application records. Under the provisions of the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, only registered students and alumni have access to their educational records. This reference will be

used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the applicant should be admitted to AAMU. This reference will be removed from the

accepted student’s file and destroyed when the student has matriculated.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Please rate the applicant relative to other students, employees, or people interested in social work whom you have known.

Exceptional

(Top 5%)

Superior

(Top 10%)

Good

(Top 25%)

Average

(Top 50%)

Below Average

(Bottom 50%)

Not Observed

Academic Performance

Intellectual Ability

Maturity

Oral Skills

Written Skills

Ability to Think Critically

Capacity for Leadership

Ability to Work With Others

MSW CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE – Page 2

3. Personal qualities such as intelligence, maturity, capacity for self-awareness, presentation of self, resourcefulness, sound

judgment, and a concern for the well-being of others are important for success as a social worker. Please assess the

applicant’s academic and professional promise within this context (feel free to attach a separate letter in addition to providing

information in the space below).

4. I would:

Recommend with enthusiasm

Recommend with confidence

Recommend with reservations

Not recommend

Signature _________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

Name (printed or typed) _______________________________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________ Organization ________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (______)______-__________ (_______)______-_________

PLEASE RETURN TO: MSW Admissions Committee

c/o School of Graduate Studies

Alabama A&M University

Post Office Box 998

Normal, Alabama 35762

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM P. O. BOX 1417

NORMAL, ALABAMA 35762

(256) 372-5478

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Street Apt. #

____________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Telephone: ( ) _____-_________ Cell: ( ) _____-_________ Fax: ( ) _____-_________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________

CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE

To The Applicant: Please print name of your reference:

____________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Please submit three (3) letters of reference from people who are in a position to provide statements concerning your academic qualifications, your

recent or current employment, or your personal qualifications for entry into graduate social work education. At least two of the three letters of

reference should be from people who have known you in a professional or academic setting. Each reference person should be provided this form and

an accompanying envelope to be mailed directly to the School.

TO THE REFERENCE: The above named is applying for admission to the Alabama A&M University-Graduate Social Work Program. The

candidate has given your name as a person having knowledge of his or her potential for undertaking graduate study in social work. Please be candid

in your assessment of the candidate. You may attach a separate letter to this form, if you prefer. Your statements will be held in confidence and

should be mailed in the enclosed envelope with your signature on the envelope.

Since the School’s decision cannot be made until references have been received, we would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience. Thank

you for your cooperation and interest.

NOTE ON CONFIDENTIALITY: Applicants for admission do not have access to their application records. Under the provisions of the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, only registered students and alumni have access to their educational records. This reference will be

used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the applicant should be admitted to AAMU. This reference will be removed from the

accepted student’s file and destroyed when the student has matriculated.

5. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

6. Please rate the applicant relative to other students, employees, or people interested in social work whom you have known.

Exceptional

(Top 5%)

Superior

(Top 10%)

Good

(Top 25%)

Average

(Top 50%)

Below Average

(Bottom 50%)

Not Observed

Academic Performance

Intellectual Ability

Maturity

Oral Skills

Written Skills

Ability to Think Critically

Capacity for Leadership

Ability to Work With Others

MSW CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE – Page 2

7. Personal qualities such as intelligence, maturity, capacity for self-awareness, presentation of self, resourcefulness, sound

judgment, and a concern for the well-being of others are important for success as a social worker. Please assess the

applicant’s academic and professional promise within this context (feel free to attach a separate letter in addition to providing

information in the space below).

8. I would:

Recommend with enthusiasm

Recommend with confidence

Recommend with reservations

Not recommend

Signature _________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

Name (printed or typed) _______________________________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________ Organization ________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (______)______-__________ (_______)______-_________

PLEASE RETURN TO: MSW Admissions Committee

c/o School of Graduate Studies

Alabama A&M University

Post Office Box 998

Normal, Alabama 35762

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM P. O. BOX 1417

NORMAL, ALABAMA 35762

(256) 372-5478

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Street Apt. #

____________________________________________________________________________________

City State Zip Code

Telephone: ( ) _____-_________ Cell: ( ) _____-_________ Fax: ( ) _____-_________

E-mail Address _______________________________________________________________________

CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE

To The Applicant: Please print name of your reference:

____________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Please submit three (3) letters of reference from people who are in a position to provide statements concerning your academic qualifications, your

recent or current employment, or your personal qualifications for entry into graduate social work education. At least two of the three letters of

reference should be from people who have known you in a professional or academic setting. Each reference person should be provided this form and

an accompanying envelope to be mailed directly to the School.

TO THE REFERENCE: The above named is applying for admission to the Alabama A&M University-Graduate Social Work Program. The

candidate has given your name as a person having knowledge of his or her potential for undertaking graduate study in social work. Please be candid

in your assessment of the candidate. You may attach a separate letter to this form, if you prefer. Your statements will be held in confidence and

should be mailed in the enclosed envelope with your signature on the envelope.

Since the School’s decision cannot be made until references have been received, we would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience. Thank

you for your cooperation and interest.

NOTE ON CONFIDENTIALITY: Applicants for admission do not have access to their application records. Under the provisions of the Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, only registered students and alumni have access to their educational records. This reference will be

used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not the applicant should be admitted to AAMU. This reference will be removed from the

accepted student’s file and destroyed when the student has matriculated.

9. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

10. Please rate the applicant relative to other students, employees, or people interested in social work whom you have known.

Exceptional

(Top 5%)

Superior

(Top 10%)

Good

(Top 25%)

Average

(Top 50%)

Below Average

(Bottom 50%)

Not Observed

Academic Performance

Intellectual Ability

Maturity

Oral Skills

Written Skills

Ability to Think Critically

Capacity for Leadership

Ability to Work With Others

MSW CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF REFERENCE – Page 2

11. Personal qualities such as intelligence, maturity, capacity for self-awareness, presentation of self, resourcefulness, sound

judgment, and a concern for the well-being of others are important for success as a social worker. Please assess the

applicant’s academic and professional promise within this context (feel free to attach a separate letter in addition to providing

information in the space below).

12. I would:

Recommend with enthusiasm

Recommend with confidence

Recommend with reservations

Not recommend

Signature _________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

Name (printed or typed) _______________________________________________________________________

Title ___________________________________ Organization ________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (______)______-__________ (_______)______-_________

PLEASE RETURN TO: MSW Admissions Committee

c/o School of Graduate Studies

Alabama A&M University

Post Office Box 998

Normal, Alabama 35762

Course of Study

All Changes to the Course of Study

Must Be Approved

by the

Student’s Advisor

and the

Program Administration

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE SOCIALWORK PROGRAM

P.O. BOX 1417 NORMAL, AL 35762

(256) 372-5478 (office) (256) 372-5970 (fax)

The MSW Curriculum has four plans of study for completing the requirements for the MSW program.

The plans are: advanced standing (39 credit hours, 8 credit hours during the summer plus 31 credit hours of

concentration), two-year plan (60 credit hours). The eight credit hours required of advanced standing students

during the summer are used as bridging courses for the two concentrations and to orient advanced standing

students with the EPPSE conceptual framework, diversity, urban and rural social work as preparation for the

advanced curriculum.

All students must complete field practicum. Field Practicum for students admitted into the Advanced Standing program is held on Tuesday and Thursday (16 hours per week) beginning in the Fall semester; for Regular two year program students field is held on Tuesday, Thursday and ½ day on Friday (twenty hours per week) begin in the Spring semester. Two year students admitted to the three (3) and four year program, please refer to your specific course of study outline.

COURSE OF STUDY OUTLINE

ADVANCED STANDING PROGRAM

SUMMER

8 credits

SWK 522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3)

SWK 523: Rural/Urban Social Work (2)

SWK 587: Social Work Empowerment (3)

DIRECT PRACTICE

FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

FALL 16/15

credits

SWK600: Social Work Intervention (3)

SWK610: Family & Child Welfare Policy (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK602: SWK Practice Interventions in Mental Health (3)

SWK616: Issues & Polices in CMH (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SPRING

15

credits

SWK601: Social Work Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

SWK601: Social Work Practice-Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

All students must complete field practicum. Field Practicum for students admitted into the Advanced Standing program is held on Tuesday and Thursday (16 hours per week) beginning in the Fall semester; for Regular two year program students field is held on Tuesday, Thursday and ½ day on Friday (twenty hours per week) begin in the Spring semester. Two year students admitted to the three or four year, or weekend programs, please refer to your specific course of study

outline.

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE TWO (2) YEAR MSW PROGRAM

1st Year Foundation 1st Year Foundation (Saturday Classes)

FALL

15 credits

SWK500: Social Work Practice I (3)

SWK510: Social Work Policy I (3)

SWK520: HBSE I (3)

SWK522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3)

SWK530: Applied Social Work Research (3)

SUMMER

6 credits

SWK500: Social Work Practice I (3)

SWK520: HBSE I (3)

SPRING

14 credits

SWK501: Social Work Practice II (3)

SWK511: Social Work Policy II (2)

SWK521: HBSE II (3)

SWK523: Rural/Urban Social Work (2)

SWK581: Field Practicum & Seminar I (4)

FALL

9 credits

SWK501: SWK Practice II (3)

SWK521: HBSE II (3)

SWK530: Applied Social Work Research (3)

SPRING

8 credits

SWK510: SWK Policy I (3)

SWK522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3)

SWK523: Rural Urban Social Work (2)

SUMMER

6 credits

SWK511: SWK Policy II (2)

SWK581: Field Practicum & Seminar (4)

CONCENTRATIONS

DIRECT PRACTICE

FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

FALL

16/15

credits

SWK600: Social Work Intervention (3)

SWK610: Family & Child Welfare Policy (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK602: Social Work Practice Interventions in Mental Health (3)

SWK616: Issues & Policies in CMH (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SPRING

15

credits

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program

Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program

Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

All students must complete field practicum. Field Practicum for students admitted into the Advanced Standing program is held on Tuesday and Thursday (16 hours per week) beginning in the Fall semester; for Regular two year program students field is held on Tuesday, Thursday and ½ day on Friday (twenty hours per week) begin in the Spring semester. Two year students admitted to the three or four year, or weekend programs, please refer to your specific course of study

outline.

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE TWO (2) YEAR PROGRAM

(SPRING ADMISSION)

1st YEAR FOUNDATION -- SPRING ADMISSION

SPRING 8 credits

SWK510: Social Work Policy I (3) SWK522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3) SWK523: Rural, Urban Social Work (2)

FALL 11 credits

SWK500: Social Work Practice I (3) SWK511: Social Work Policy II (2) SWK520: HBSE I SWK530: Applied Social Work Research (3)

SPRING 10 credits

SWK521: HBSE II (3) SWK501: Social Work Practice II (3) SWK581: Field Practicum & Seminar I (4)

CONCENTRATIONS

DIRECT PRACTICE

FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

FALL

16/15

credits

SWK600: Social Work Intervention (3)

SWK610: Family & Child Welfare Policy (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK602: Social Work Practice Interventions in Mental Health (3)

SWK616: Issues & Policies in CMH (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SPRING

15

credits

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

All students must complete field practicum. Field Practicum for students admitted into the Advanced Standing program is held on Tuesday and Thursday (16 hours per week) beginning in the Fall semester; for Regular two year program students field is held on Tuesday, Thursday and ½ day on Friday (twenty hours per week) begin in the Spring semester. Two year students admitted to the three or four year, or weekend programs, please refer to your specific course of study outline.

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE THREE (3) YEAR MSW PROGRAM

1st Year

FALL

12 credits

SWK500: Social Work Practice I (3)

SWK510: Social Work Policy I (3)

SWK520: HBSE I (3)

SWK522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3)

SPRING

10 credits

SWK501: Social Work Practice II (3)

SWK511: Social Work Policy II (2)

SWK521: HBSE II (3)

SWK523: Rural/Urban Social Work (2)

SUMMER

7 credits

SWK530: Applied Social Work Research (3)

SWK581: Field Practicum & Seminar (4)

CONCENTRATIONS

DIRECT PRACTICE

FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

2nd Year

FALL

9

credits

SWK600: Social Work Intervention (3)

SWK610: Family & Child Welfare Policy (3)

SWK660: :Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK602: Social Work Practice Interventions in Mental Health (3)

SWK616: Issues & Policies in CMH (3)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SPRING

8 credits

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

SWK601: SWK Practice - Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK___: Elective (2)

3rd Year

FALL

7 credits

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SPRING

7 credits

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

All students must complete field practicum. Field Practicum for students admitted into the Advanced Standing program is held on Tuesday and Thursday (16 hours per week) beginning in the Fall semester; for Regular two year program students field is held on Tuesday, Thursday and ½ day on Friday (twenty hours per week) begin in the Spring semester. Two year students admitted to the three or four year, or weekend programs, please refer to your specific course of study outline.

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE THREE (4) YEAR MSW PROGRAM

1st Year

FALL

6 credits

SWK500: Social Work Practice I (3)

SWK510: Social Work Policy I (3)

2nd Year

FALL

6 credits

SWK:520: HBSE I (3)

SWK530: Applied Social Work Research (3)

SPRING

5 credits

SWK501: Social Work Practice II (3)

SWK511: Social Work Policy II (2)

SPRING

7 credits

SWK521: HBSE II (3)

SWK581: Field Practicum & Seminar I (4)

SUMMER

5 credits

SWK523: Rural/Urban Social Work (2)

SWK522: Race, Ethnicity, Gender & Diversity (3)

CONCENTRATIONS

DIRECT PRACTICE

FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH

SUMMER

3 credits

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

3rd Year

FALL

6 credits

SWK600: Social Work Intervention (3)

SWK610: Family & Child Welfare Policy (3)

SWK602: Social Work Practice Interventions in Mental Health (3)

SWK616: Issues & Policies in CMH (3)

SPRING

6 credits

SWK601: Social Work Practice – Groups (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SWK621: Family Theories & Processes (3)

SWK630: Needs Assessment & Program Evaluation (3)

SUMMER

4 credits

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

4th Year

FALL

7 credits

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SWK660: Assessment of Individuals (3)

SWK680: Field Practicum & Seminar II (4)

SPRING

5 credits

SWK __: Elective (2)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

SWK__: Elective (2)

SWK681: Field Practicum & Seminar III (4)

SWK689: Integrative Seminar (3)

Submit Application for Admission

Request Official Transcript

Pay Application Fee -- $45.00

Three (3) Recommendation Forms

Essay #1

Why do you wish to pursue the MSW degree and become a professional social worker?

Essay #2

Identify a major contemporary social problem that is of concern to the profession of social

work; state why, in your opinion, it is a problem for the profession, and how you would

intervene to ameliorate and/or eradicate this problem.