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Model Program of Study – MSW Day Program

The Application Deadline for Fall 2010
January 15, 2010

The following are the foundation and advanced curriculum years for the model program of study for Day Program students.

First Year – Professional Foundation

Fall Quarter
Soc W 500     Intellectual and Historical Foundations of Professional Social Work Practice
Soc W 501     Poverty and Inequality
Soc W 504     Social Work for Social Justice
Soc W 510     Micro/Mezzo Practice I – Individuals, Families, and Groups
Soc W 523     Introduction to Practicum

Winter Quarter
Soc W 512     Macro Practice I – Organizations, Community, Policy Practice
Soc W 505     Foundations of Social Welfare Research
Soc W 511     Micro/Mezzo Practice II – Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups
Soc W 524     Foundation Practicum

Spring Quarter
Soc W 513     Macro Practice II – Organizations, Community, Policy Practice
Soc W 506     Social Welfare Research and Evaluation
Soc W 514     Practice III – HBSE and Applications in Multicultural Empowerment Practice
Soc W 524     Foundation Practicum (continued)

Second Year – Advanced Curriculum

(12 credits per quarter on average, but varies)

Fall Quarter
Soc W 525     Advanced Practicum

Winter Quarter
Soc W 525     Advanced Practicum (continued)

Spring Quarter
Soc W 525     Advanced Practicum (continued)

In addition, the courses listed below are requirements in the second year:

  • Platform course: Policy and Services (fall quarter)
  • Advanced Methods I (usually fall quarter)
  • Advanced Methods II (usually winter quarter)
  • Electives – 9 credits (usually winter-spring)