Master of Social Work, M.S.W. Advanced Standing

The profession of social work is committed to social and economic justice, ethics, diversity, and advocacy. The Master of Social Work education prepares social workers with an advanced knowledge base and skills to address complex social problems and to promote the well-being of individuals and society.

The Advanced Standing Master of Social Work is aimed at students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years with a 3.5 GPA and no grade lower than an A- for all the SW courses, five years of experience in the human services field, and letters of recommendation.

Required Courses

Complete all of the following courses:
SW 600 - Applied Social Work Research Project Units: 3
SW 620 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Engagement and Assessment Units: 3
SW 630 - Advanced Generalist Practice: Intervention and Evaluation Units: 3
SW 661 - Leadership and Administration Units: 3
SW 670 - Social Policy & Advocacy Units: 3
SW 696 - Advanced Practicum I Units: 3
SW 698 - Advanced Practicum II Units: 3

Program Electives

Note: Students who plan to pursue Pupil Personnel Services Credentials (PPSC) should select and complete courses with an asterik *

Complete three of the following elective courses:
SW 562 - Social Work in the Latino Community Units: 3
SW 563 - Social Work Conflict Resolution Units: 3
SW 564 - Trauma-Informed Practice Units: 3 *
SW 565 - School Social Work Units: 3 *
SW 566 - Crafting a Grant Proposal Units: 3
SW 567 - Forensic Social Work Units: 3
SW 610 - Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health Units: 3
SW 611 - Social Work with Children Youth & Families Units: 3 *
SW 612 - Gerontological Social Work Units: 3
SW 621 - DSM Analysis & Application Units: 3
SW 660 - Substance Use Interventions Units: 3
SW 662 - Advanced Family System Theories and Interventions Units: 3
SW 663 - Crisis Intervention Units: 3
SW 664 - Advanced Models of Clinical Practice Units: 3
SW 666 - Integrated Health Care Units: 3
SW 669 - Veterans & Military Families Units: 3
You have completed the requirements of the MSW degree program. Students who completed the PPSC coursework identified in the Program Electives listed above are eligible for the PPSC Credential in School Social Work. Students who wish to pursue a PPSC Credential in Child and Welfare Attendance should also complete the following course to be eligible.

Elective Pathway: PPSC Child & Welfare Attendance

By successfully completing the following course, students will earn their MSW degree and be eligible for the Pupil Personnel Services Credentials in Child Welfare & Attendance,

MAE 645 - Educational Policy and Advocacy for Students and Families in P-12 Units: 3

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes below are directly aligned to the core competencies, as required by the Council on Social Work Education for accreditation.

SW LO 1 ~ Ethics

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.

SW LO 2 ~ Diversity

Engage diversity and difference in practice.

SW LO 3 ~ Social Justice

Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

SW LO 4 ~ Research

Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.

SW LO 5 ~ Policy

Engage in policy practice.

SW LO 6 ~ Engagement

Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

SW LO 7 ~ Assessment

Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

SW LO 8 ~ Intervention

Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

SW LO 9 ~ Evaluation

Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.