College of Health Sciences and Human Services

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I 

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II 

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW Elective
• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project I
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW Elective
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I 

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 661 - Leadership and Administration
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW Elective 
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II 

MSW Electives

To satisfy the requirements of the MSW, complete a minimum of three elective courses from the list below:

• SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal
• SW 567 - Forensic Social Work
• SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work
• SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application
• SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
• SW 662 - Advanced Family System Theories and Interventions
• SW 663 - Crisis Intervention
• SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
• SW 666 - Integrated Health Care
• SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of one-year delay in graduation.  

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW Elective
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I (Monthly)

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II (Monthly)
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum II (Monthly)
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• SW 661 - Leadership and Administration
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

MSW Electives

To satisfy the requirements of the MSW, complete a minimum of three elective course from the list below:

• SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal
• SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work
• SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application
• SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
• SW 662 - Advanced Family System Theories and Interventions
• SW 663 - Crisis Intervention
• SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
• SW 666 - Integrated Health Care
• SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree, as well as the Pupil Personnel Services Credential and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum II

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• MAE 645 - Educational Policy Advocacy (optional if earning CWA credential)
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II
• SW 661 - Leadership and Administration

MSW Electives

Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization are required to complete the four electives listed below.

• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 611: Social Work with Children, Youth & Families
• MAE 645: Educational Policy & Advocacy 

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree as well as the Pupil Personnel Services Credential and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of one-year delay in graduation.

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Familie
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families 

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW 565 - School Social Work

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• MAE 645 - Educational Policy & Advocacy 
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II
• SW 661- Leadership and Administration

MSW Electives

Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization students are required to complete the four electives listed below.

• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 611: Social Work with Children, Youth & Families
• MAE 645: Educational Policy & Advocacy 

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of one-year delay in graduation.  

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW Elective
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I 

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II 
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum II 
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• SW 661 - Leadership and Administration
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

MSW Electives

To satisfy the requirements of the MSW, complete a minimum of three elective courses from the list below:

• • SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
  • SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution
  • SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
  • SW 565 - School Social Work
  • SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal
  • SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
  • SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
  • SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work
  • SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application
  • SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
  • SW 662 - Advanced Family System Theories and Interventions
  • SW 663 - Crisis Intervention
  • SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
  • SW 666 - Integrated Health Care
  • SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree with Advanced Standing. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

First Semester - Fall 

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I 
• SW Elective
• SW Elective

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Semester - Spring 

• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 661 - Leadership and Administration
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II 
• SW Elective

MSW Electives

To satisfy the requirements of the MSW, complete a minimum of three elective courses from the list below:

• SW 562: Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 563: Social Work Conflict Resolution
• SW 564: Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565: School Social Work
• SW 566: Crafting a Grant Proposal
• SW 567: Forensic Social Work
• SW 610: Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
• SW 611: Social Work with Children, Youth & Families
• SW 612: Gerontological Social WorkSW 621: DSM Analysis & Application
• SW 660: Substance Abuse Interventions
• SW 662 - Advanced Family System Theories and Interventions
• SW 663: Crisis Intervention
• SW 664: Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
• SW 666: Integrated Health CareSW 669: Veterans & Military Families

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Post-Master Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and a Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

First Semester - Fall

• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I

Second Semester - Spring

• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• MAE 645 - Educational Policy Advocacy
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I 

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II 

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW Elective
• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project I
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW Elective
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I 

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW Elective
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW Elective 
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II 

MSW Electives

Students must complete a minimum of four electives.  Of those four electives; two, or up to three of the four electives can be Foundation electives.  At least one, or up to two of the four electives need to be an Advanced Practice elective.  Foundation electives are numbered in the 500s while Advanced Practice electives are numbered in the 600s.  A list of electives can be found below.  A total of 60 units are needed to graduate. 

Complete two, or up to three of the following Foundation elective courses:

• SW 561 - Leadership & Administration
• SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal
• SW 567 - Forensic Social Work

Complete one, or up to two of the following Advanced Practice elective courses:

• SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work
• SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application
• SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
• SW 663 - Crisis Intervention
• SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
• SW 666 - Integrated Health Care
• SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of one-year delay in graduation.  

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW Elective
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I (Monthly)

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II (Monthly)
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum II (Monthly)
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

MSW Electives

Students must complete a minimum of four electives.  Of those four electives; two, or up to three of the four electives can be Foundation electives.  At least one, or up to two of the four electives need to be an Advanced Practice elective.  Foundation electives are numbered in the 500s while Advanced Practice electives are numbered in the 600s.  A list of electives can be found below.  A total of 60 units are needed to graduate. 

Complete two, or up to three of the following Foundation elective courses:

• SW 561 - Leadership & Administration
• SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal

Complete one, or up to two of the following Advanced Practice elective courses:

• SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work
• SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application
• SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
• SW 662 - Family Therapy
• SW 663 - Crisis Intervention
• SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice
• SW 666 - Integrated Health Care
• SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW Elective - If not taken during summer or winter.

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Individuals & Families
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I (Monthly)

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Social Work Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II 
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project I
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement & Assessment

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• SW Elective 
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention & Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II 

MSW Electives

Students must complete a minimum of four electives.  Of those four electives; two, or up to three of the four electives can be Foundation electives.  At least one, or up to two of the four electives need to be an Advanced Practice elective.  Foundation electives are numbered in the 500s while Advanced Practice electives are numbered in the 600s.  A list of electives can be found below.  A total of 60 units are needed to graduate. 

Electives cannot be taken in the first semester.  Five hundred-level electives can be taken by any student after the first semester, six hundred level are advanced courses and may have pre-requisites that can be referenced in the Master of Social Work catalog. Bear in mind, that not all electives are taught every year, and new courses may be added.  It is important to plan your class schedule carefully. Some electives are taught in the winter or summer inter-sessions.

Enrolling or planning to enroll in an elective that is not listed below must be approved by the student’s advisor and the Title IV-E Coordinator.                   

Title IV-E scholarship recipients are required to complete the following electives:

• SW 564 - Trauma Informed Practice (fall of the second year)
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, and Families (spring of the second year)

Title IV-E student may choose their other elective courses from the following list. Any of these will assist in preparing for a career in child welfare.  Electives can be chosen that best suit the interest and schedule availability.

• SW 562 - Social Work with Latino Families
• SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal
• SW 567 - Forensic Social Work
• SW 597 - Special Topics – First Five Infant Family Mental Health
• SW 660 - Substance Abuse Intervention
• SW 663 - Crisis Intervention

Title IV-E students interested in moving into supervision or management might consider the following.

• SW 561 Leadership and Administration
• SW 566 Crafting a Grant Proposal

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree, as well as the Pupil Personnel Services Credential and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of a one-year delay in graduation.

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Families
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 565 - School Social Work
• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project 
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum II

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Second Year, Spring Semester

• MAE 645 - Educational Policy Advocacy (optional if earning CWA credential)
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II

MSW Electives

Students working towards earning a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization are required to complete the four electives listed below.

Foundation elective courses:

• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work

Advanced Practice elective courses:

• SW 611: Social Work with Children, Youth & Families
• MAE 645: Educational Policy & Advocacy 

The following list of courses and the semester in which the courses must be completed will guide enrollment to attain a Master of Social Work degree as well as the Pupil Personnel Services Credential and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization. Courses are required to be taken in the sequence listed.  Any variance from the Individual Learning Plan must be formally requested in writing and approved by the student’s Advisor and Department Chair. It is understood that any variance from the outlined ILP will create a minimum of one-year delay in graduation.

Individual Learning Plan (ILP)

First Year, Fall Semester

• SW 501 - Diversity & Social Justice
• SW 510 - Foundations of Social Work
• SW 540 - Cross-Cultural Human Behavior in the Social Environment

First Year, Spring Semester

• SW 531 - Generalist Practice III: Community and Organizational Practice
• SW 550 - Social Work Research
• SW 570 - Social Policy and Analysis

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Fall Semester

• SW 520 - Generalist Practice: Individuals and Familie
• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 596 - Field Practicum I

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective 

Second Year, Spring Semester

• SW 530 - Generalist Practice: Groups
• SW 598 - Field Practicum II
• SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families 

Summer (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Fall Semester

• SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project
• SW 696 - Advanced Field Practicum I
• SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment
• SW 565 - School Social Work

Winter (Optional): Depending on faculty availability

• SW Elective

Third Year, Spring Semester

• MAE 645 - Educational Policy & Advocacy 
• SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation
• SW 698 - Advanced Field Practicum II
• SW 611 - Social Work with Children, Youth, & Families

MSW Electives

Students working towards earning a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization are required to complete the four electives listed below.

Foundation elective courses:

• SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice
• SW 565 - School Social Work

Advanced Practice elective courses:

• SW 611: Social Work with Children, Youth & Families
• MAE 645: Educational Policy & Advocacy 

• Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program within five years of undergraduate graduation
• 3.5 GPA and A- or higher for all the SW courses
• A minimum of five years of work experience in a human service field
• Three additional letters of recommendation from a BSW professor, a BSW field/internship supervisor, and a work-related supervisor

The Hybrid pathway is carefully crafted to provide students with a balanced mix of in-person and virtual classes, catering to diverse learning preferences and lifestyles. This format allows students to balance their education with personal and professional responsibilities while gaining the knowledge, values, and skills needed to be competent social workers.  Eligible applicants will have a GPA of 2.75 or higher with three to five years of paid human service work experience.