Program Schedule

The MSW Three-Year Program offers a generalist practice curriculum emphasizing a direct service methodology from a multicultural perspective. This approach is designed to provide students with foundational social work practice skills for working with client populations from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, as well as advanced social work practice skills for leadership roles in public, non-profit, and voluntary social service agencies.

 

GENERALIST PRACTICE CURRICULUM

The Generalist Practice Curriculum introduces students to critical thinking within a social work context and provides an understanding of the values, ethical standards, and principles of the social work profession. This curriculum equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to apply generalist social work practice across systems of all sizes.

 

KEY LEARNING AREAS:

1. Critical Thinking: Developing the ability to analyze and solve problems within a social work context.
2. Values and Ethics: Understanding the ethical standards and principles of the social work profession.
3. Generalist Practice Skills: Applying skills across systems of all sizes, including:
   1. Individuals
   2. Groups
   3. Organizations
   4. Communities
4. History of Social Work: Gaining knowledge of the history of the profession and the policies and programs that comprise the American welfare state.
5. Evaluation Skills: Learning how to effectively evaluate social work practice and services.

 

If you have any questions about these concentrations, attend an Information Session or send us a note from our Contact page .

Program Schedule*

You will be grouped into a cohort that follows the same class schedule throughout the program. Classes are guaranteed and conveniently scheduled in the evenings during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms. Classes may be scheduled in-person and online.

- All courses are three units -

*Program curriculum subject to change.