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Advanced Generalist
The advanced generalist specialization is a good option if you're open to a career path that might take you into direct or indirect practice. This specialization allows you to pick and choose courses that are most interesting or seem most useful to you.
Students will choose courses from the clinical and community practice and administration specializations.
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Program Overview
Choose the advanced generalist specialization, and you'll have the chance to take courses that align with your future career goals. You'll learn from caring faculty and take engaging courses.
Program Details
Duration and Schedule
Courses are offered in 15-week semesters and two 7.5-week summer terms.
- A regular standing full-time plan of study typically takes 1¾ years (21 months), and a part-time plan of study typically takes 2¾ years (33 months) with 15-week semesters and two 7.5-week summer terms.
- An advanced standing full-time plan of study typically takes one year beginning in the summer, and a part-time plan of study typically takes two years with 15-week semesters and two 7.5-week summer terms.
Because your MSW plan of study will be custom tailored based on your interests and objectives, your time to complete the program may vary.
Courses
Students without a BSW will be considered regular standing and will be required to complete 18 credits of foundational courses along with 6 credits (450 hours) of foundational practicum. These students will take an additional 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced field and seminar, and 15 credits of practice specializations of their choice for a total of 60 credit hours. Students may have some foundation coursework waived if the requirement was met in their undergraduate coursework.
Required foundation Courses:
Students without a BSW will be considered regular standing and will be required to complete 18 credits of foundational courses along with 6 credits (450 hours) of foundational practicum.
- Foundations of Social Work (History, Philosophy, & Theory) (3)
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
- Social Work Research Methods (3)
- Policy Planning & Analysis (3)
- Practice I Individuals (3)
- Practice II Families & Groups (3)
- Foundation Field & Seminar: total of 6 credits; 450 hours
Required Advanced Courses:
Students will take 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced field and seminar
- Social Work Ethics and Professional Development (3)
- Trauma: Theory and Practice in Social Work (3)
- Psychopathology (3)
- Inequality, Diversity, and Social Justice (3)
- Applied Research Project (3)
- Advanced Field & Seminar: total of 6 credits; 450 hours
Required Specialization Courses:
Students will choose five practice specialization courses (15 credits). Students seeking an Advanced Generalist specialization may choose five courses from the Clinical and Community Practice & Administration specializations.
Practice Specialization Course Options: Clinical Specialization
- Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (3)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (3)
- Neurobiology and Social Work Practice (3)
- Marital & Family Therapy (3)
- Play Therapy (3)
- Clinical Practice with Adolescents (3)
- Grief (3)
- Advanced Behavioral and Social Interventions for Exceptional Children (3)
- Crisis Intervention (3)
Practice Specialization Course Options: Community Practice and Administration Specialization
- Organizational and Community Change Planning (3)
- Non-Profit Administration & Organizational Theory (3)
- Community Organizing and Advocacy (3)
- Program Evaluation (3)
- Budgeting & Public Finance (3)
- Grant Writing & Fundraising (3)
- Leadership (3)
- HR Management (3)
Students seeking advanced standing but have a BSW older than seven years old will be required to complete 9 credits of foundations courses (Social Work Research Methods, Practice I Individuals, Practice II Families and Groups). These students will take an additional 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced practicum, and 15 credits of practice specializations of their choice for a total of 45 credit hours.
Required foundation Courses:
Students seeking advanced standing but have a BSW older than seven years old will be required to complete 9 credits of foundations courses.
- Social Work Research Methods (3)
- Practice I Individuals (3)
- Practice II Families & Groups (3)
Required Advanced Courses:
Students will take 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced field and seminar
- Social Work Ethics and Professional Development (3)
- Trauma: Theory and Practice in Social Work (3)
- Psychopathology (3)
- Inequality, Diversity, and Social Justice (3)
- Applied Research Project (3)
- Advanced Field & Seminar: total of 6 credits; 450 hours
Required Specialization Courses:
Students will choose five practice specialization courses (15 credits). Students seeking an Advanced Generalist specialization may choose five courses from the Clinical and Community Practice & Administration specializations.
Practice Specialization Course Options: Clinical Specialization
- Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (3)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (3)
- Neurobiology and Social Work Practice (3)
- Marital & Family Therapy (3)
- Play Therapy (3)
- Clinical Practice with Adolescents (3)
- Grief (3)
- Advanced Behavioral and Social Interventions for Exceptional Children (3)
- Crisis Intervention (3)
Practice Specialization Course Options: Community Practice and Administration Specialization
- Organizational and Community Change Planning (3)
- Non-Profit Administration & Organizational Theory (3)
- Community Organizing and Advocacy (3)
- Program Evaluation (3)
- Budgeting & Public Finance (3)
- Grant Writing & Fundraising (3)
- Leadership (3)
- HR Management (3)
Advanced standing students who have completed a BSW within the last seven years will be required to complete 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced practicum, and 15 credits of practice specializations of their choice for a total of 36 credit hours.
Required Advanced Courses:
Students will take 15 credits of advanced courses, 6 credits (450 hours) of advanced field and seminar
- Social Work Ethics and Professional Development (3)
- Trauma: Theory and Practice in Social Work (3)
- Psychopathology (3)
- Inequality, Diversity, and Social Justice (3)
- Applied Research Project (3)
- Advanced Field & Seminar: total of 6 credits; 450 hours
Required Specialization Courses:
Students will choose five practice specialization courses (15 credits). Students seeking an Advanced Generalist specialization may choose five courses from the Clinical and Community Practice & Administration specializations.
Practice Specialization Course Options: Clinical Specialization
- Motivational Interviewing & Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (3)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (3)
- Neurobiology and Social Work Practice (3)
- Marital & Family Therapy (3)
- Play Therapy (3)
- Clinical Practice with Adolescents (3)
- Grief (3)
- Advanced Behavioral and Social Interventions for Exceptional Children (3)
- Crisis Intervention (3)
Practice Specialization Course Options: Community Practice and Administration Specialization
- Organizational and Community Change Planning (3)
- Non-Profit Administration & Organizational Theory (3)
- Community Organizing and Advocacy (3)
- Program Evaluation (3)
- Budgeting & Public Finance (3)
- Grant Writing & Fundraising (3)
- Leadership (3)
- HR Management (3)
Faculty
With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed.
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Staff
Ashley Mingo
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Taylor Droog
Online Enrollment & Global Enrollment Specialist & Grants ManagementMore
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