Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families Concentration (M.S.W.)

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Program Requirements

Required Courses (Generalist Practice)
SOWK 500Generalist Social Work Practice I: Individuals, Families and Groups 13
SOWK 501Diversity, Oppression and Social Justice 13
SOWK 502Social Welfare Policy and Services 13
SOWK 503Human Behavior and the Social Environment 13
SOWK 504Practicum Education Seminar I 13
SOWK 520Generalist Social Work Practice II: Organizations and Communities 13
SOWK 521Social Work Research Methods3
SOWK 522Social Work Assessment and Diagnosis3
SOWK 523Practicum Education Seminar II 13
Required Courses (Specialized Practice)
SOWK 510Clinical Interventions with Groups3
SOWK 600Clinical Practice with Children, Youth and Families I3
SOWK 601Practice Evaluation Research3
SOWK 602Child and Family Policy3
SOWK 603Practicum Education Seminar III3
SOWK 620Clinical Practice with Children, Youth and Families II3
SOWK 622Practicum Education Seminar IV3
Elective Courses
Complete 4 courses from the following: 212
Child Abuse and Neglect
Children and Justice
Forensic Interviewing of Children
Culturally Responsive Practice in Child Advocacy
The Bullying Spectrum
Development and Trauma in Adolescence
Substance Use and Families in Crisis
Family Empowerment Models for Child Advocates
Special Topics in Child Advocacy Seminar
Biomedical and Psychosocial Perspectives on Drugs
School Social Work
Harm Reduction Interventions in the Management of Substance Use and Misuse
Engaging Individuals Affected by Substance Use and Misuse
Special Topics in Social Work
Special Topics in Clinical Social Work Practice
Total Credits60
1

Course is waived for advanced standing students.

2

Advanced standing students complete 3 elective courses for 9 credits.

Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion

This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete the requirements for this program of study within two years.  This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
SOWK 5003SOWK 5203
SOWK 5013SOWK 5213
SOWK 5023SOWK 5223
SOWK 5033SOWK 5233
SOWK 5043Elective3
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
SOWK 6003SOWK 6203
SOWK 6013SOWK 5103
SOWK 6023SOWK 6223
SOWK 6033Elective3
Elective3Elective3
 15 15
Total Credits 60