Fast-Track Master of Social Work (B.A. or B.S./M.S.W.)

Years 1-3

Complete the required undergraduate courses:

• General Education: University Core Curriculum
• General Education: Distribution Requirements
• Major Courses
• Required Minor or Cognate (if applicable)
• Concentration (if applicable)
• General Electives**

For one of the following majors:

• Foods and Nutrition
• Global & Cultural Studies
• Health Sciences
• Human Development and Family Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

Year 3, Spring

• Request approval from chair/director of undergraduate major program and from M.S.W. director to participate in Fast-Track program during Year 4.

Year 4, Fall: 15 Credits

• SOWK 501 - Foundations of Social Work (3)
• SOWK 502 - Social Work Practice I: Individuals and Families (3)
• SOWK 503 - Human Rights, Social Justice, and Social Work Ethics (3)
• SOWK 504 - Social Welfare Policy (3)
• SOWK 505 - Field Placement I (3) *

Year 4, Spring: 12 Credits

• SOWK 506 - Social Work Research (3)
• SOWK 507 - Social Work Practice II: Families and Groups (3)
• SOWK 509 - Diversity and Multicultural Social Work Practice (3)
• SOWK 510 - Field Placement II (3) *

Year 4, Spring (Additional)

• Apply for admission to M.S.W. Program.
• Graduate with undergraduate degree.

Year 4, Summer (Required): 3 Credits

• SOWK 615 - Faith Perspectives on Social Work Practice (3)

Year 4, Summer (Electives): 3 Credits

• SOWK Electives - vary by summer

Year 5, Fall: 12 Credits

• SOWK 601 - Advanced Research Seminar (3)

Year 5, Spring: 9 Credits

• SOWK 665 - Policy Analysis and Advocacy (3)

Year 5, Summer (Electives): 3 Credits

(choose one)

• SOWK 550 - Substance Abuse Assessment and Treatment (3)
• SOWK 551 - Congregational Social Work (3)
• SOWK 552 - Global Poverty: Responses across Cultures (3)