The MSU Denver Difference: MSW Program Basics Claire Alfus, MA

Program Overview

Accreditation The MSW Program has been fully accredited by CSWE since 2011

Advanced Standing Program General Information: Summer start only 36 credit hours, including 6 credit summer bridge Admission Standards Must have one of the following: A BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program obtained within the last six years A degree recognized through CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service* A degree from a program that is covered under a memorandum of understanding with international social work accreditors* Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher Have completed all Advanced Standing Program Admissions forms and requirements *Applicants who received degrees from outside the United States should contact the department to determine eligibility

Regular Program General Information Admission Standards: Fall start only 60 credit hours Admission Standards: Have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher Have completed, or will complete, a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to the fall semester in which students start the MSW Program* Completion of Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses Submission of all required application materials *Applicants who received degrees from outside the United States should contact the department to determine eligibility

Enrollment Options Full Time Part Time 15 credits per semester 50 hour per week commitment The Advanced Standing Program takes one year to complete and the Regular Program takes two years to complete 6 to 9 credits per semester 30-40 hour per week commitment The Advanced Standing Program takes two years to complete and the Regular Program takes four years to complete 3 year timeline for the Regular Program: complete foundation year part-time (2 years) and concentration year full time (1 year) or vice versa

Course Delivery Options Fully Online Mixed Traditional Students are guaranteed a spot in online sections of all required courses May require synchronous activity Online courses are not self-paced Students may be required to participate in extracurricular online seminars Students take courses on campus, online, and in the hybrid format: On Campus courses Offered days, nights, and weekends Typically either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday depending on whether the student is in the foundation or concentration year Online courses Completed fully online May require synchronous activity Online courses are not self-paced Hybrid courses Both on campus and online requirements Students will be required to attend class on campus on specific days throughout the semester determined by the course instructor

Advising Snapshot: Advanced Standing – Full Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework SUMMER – Year 1 SWKM 6400 Bridge Seminar (3) SWKM 5475 Legal Issues in Social Work Practice (3) TOTAL: 6 credits   FALL – Year 1 SPRING – Year 1 SWKM 6425 Advanced Integrative Practice: Leadership (3) SWKM 6475 Advanced Policy and Advocacy (3) SWKM 6450 Advanced Integrative Practice: Clinical (3) SWKM Elective (3) SWKM 6700 Capstone I (3)† SWKM 6750 Capstone II (3)† SWKM 6725 Field Experience III (3)‡ SWKM 6775 Field Experience IV (3)‡ TOTAL: 15 credits Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

Advising Snapshot: Advanced Standing – Part Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework SUMMER – Year 1 SWKM 6400 Bridge Seminar (3) SWKM 5475 Legal Issues in Social Work Practice (3) TOTAL: 6 credits   FALL – Year 1 SPRING – Year 1 SWKM 6425 Advanced Integrative Practice: Leadership (3) SWKM 6475 Advanced Policy and Advocacy (3) SWKM 6450 Advanced Integrative Practice: Clinical (3) SWKM Elective (3) TOTAL: 9 credits FALL – Year 2 SPRING – Year 2 SWKM 6700 Capstone I (3)† SWKM 6750 Capstone II (3)† SWKM 6725 Field Experience III (3)‡ SWKM 6775 Field Experience IV (3)‡ Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

Advising Snapshot: Regular Program – Full Time Plan Required Foundation Coursework FALL – Year 1 SPRING – Year 1 SWKM 5400 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) SWKM 5475 Legal Issues in Social Work Practice (3) SWKM 5425 Privilege, Oppression, and Power (3) SWKM 5500 Research Methods in Social Work (3) SWKM 5450 Social Policy Analysis (3) SWKM 5575 Groups, Teams and Leadership (3) SWKM 5600 Generalist Practice I (3) SWKM 5650 Generalist Practice II (3) SWKM 5625 Field Experience I (3)* SWKM 5675 Field Experience II (3)* TOTAL: 15 credits Note: Foundation Field Placement consists of 16 hours/week * Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

Advising Snapshot: Regular Program – Full Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework FALL – Year 2 SPRING – Year 2 SWKM 6425 Advanced Integrative Practice: Leadership (3) SWKM 6475 Advanced Policy and Advocacy (3) SWKM 6450 Advanced Integrative Practice: Clinical (3) SWKM Elective (3) SWKM 6700 Capstone I (3)† SWKM 6750 Capstone II (3)† SWKM 6725 Field Experience III (3)‡ SWKM 6775 Field Experience IV (3)‡ TOTAL: 15 credits Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

Advising Snapshot: Regular Program – Part Time Plan Required Foundation Coursework FALL – Year 1 SPRING – Year 1 SWKM 5400 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3) SWKM 5475 Legal Issues in Social Work Practice (3) SWKM 5425 Privilege, Oppression, and Power (3) SWKM 5500 Research Methods in Social Work (3) SWKM 5450 Social Policy Analysis (3) SWKM 5575 Groups, Teams and Leadership (3) TOTAL: 9 credits FALL – Year 2 SPRING – Year 2 SWKM 5600 Generalist Practice I (3) SWKM 5650 Generalist Practice II (3) SWKM 5625 Field Experience I (3)* SWKM 5675 Field Experience II (3)* TOTAL: 6 credits Note: Foundation Field Placement consists of 16 hours/week * Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

Advising Snapshot: Regular Program – Part Time Plan Required Concentration Coursework FALL – Year 2 SPRING – Year 2 SWKM 6425 Advanced Integrative Practice: Leadership (3) SWKM 6475 Advanced Policy and Advocacy (3) SWKM 6450 Advanced Integrative Practice: Clinical (3) SWKM Elective (3) TOTAL: 9 credits SWKM 6700 Capstone I (3)† SWKM 6750 Capstone II (3)† SWKM 6725 Field Experience III (3)‡ SWKM 6775 Field Experience IV (3)‡ TOTAL: 6 credits Note: Concentration Field Placement consists of 20 hours/week † Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters ‡ Linked courses, student must enroll in the same section for both fall and spring semesters

The MSU Denver Difference

2018-2019 MSW Student Profile

2018-2019 MSW Student Profile

2018-2019 MSW Student Profile

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Field Placement Process and Options The Department of Social Work at MSU Denver has a dedicated Office of Field Education that: Works with students to secure field placements in their area of interest Interviews both agencies and students Ensures there is a good fit between agencies and students The field placement process is completed the spring before you start your field placement in the fall.

Potential Field Agencies

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