Course Overview
A two-semester field placement/internship (minimum 900 hours) in a social service agency is required. A total of 64-72 hours of graduate coursework is required for the M.S. W. degree. The determination of the number of hours needed within the range is determined on a case-by-case basis after considering each student's prior coursework and experience. The curriculum may be completed in 16 to 24 months of full-time study. Students choose from one of the two concentrations listed below. Students in the LSC concentration prepare for advanced macro practice which focuses on work with communities and organizations rather than work with individuals and families. In the LSC concentration students are prepared to work in either leadership/administration or advocacy/policy. Students in the Advanced Clinical concentration prepare for clinical practice with individuals, families and groups, and in one of the focus area's. Master of Social Work, Leadership & Social Change (LSC) Concentration. The LSC concentration is focused exclusively on macro practice and is not for students interested in direct service. Master of Social Work, Advanced Clinical