RN to BSN Program
Master of Social Work Curriculum
Sequence of Courses for Regular MSW Program (begins in August)
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Year 1 |
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Winter |
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SOWK604 Social Welfare,SocialPolicy&Social Work SOWK612 Social Work Practice I SOWK622 Field Education Internship I |
SOWK 742 Mental Health Elective OR SOWK 743 Addictions Elective |
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Spring |
Summer |
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SOWK606 Social Policy and Social Policy Practice SOWK613 Social Work Practice II SOWK623 Field Education Internship II |
SOWK600 HBSE I SOWK608 Social Work Research I SOWK609 Social Work Research II |
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Year 2 |
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Fall |
Winter |
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SOWK 602 HBSE II SOWK717 Social Work Practice with Families I SOWK722 Field Education Internship III |
SOWK 742 Mental Health Elective OR SOWK 743 Addictions Elective |
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Spring |
Summer |
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SOWK719 Social Work Practice with Families II SOWK723 Field Education Internship IV SOWK798 Integrative Seminar I *SOWK741 Child Welfare Elective (campus only) *this is the ONLY course that is NOT offered online |
SOWK 740 Family Diversity SOWK744 Social Work Administration SOWK799 Integrative Seminar II
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Sequence of Courses for Advanced Standing MSW Program (begins in May) |
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Pre-Requisite Courses |
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Summer Preceding Entry into Concentration Level |
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SOWK602 HBSE II SOWK609 Social Work Research II SOWK699 Principles of Advanced SW Practice |
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Fall |
Winter |
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SOWK717 Social Work Practice with Families I SOWK722 Field Education Internship III SOWK740 Family Diversity
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SOWK 742 Mental Health Elective SOWK 743 Addictions Elective *campus based students only choose 1 course *online students must take both courses |
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Spring |
Summer |
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SOWK719 Social Work Practice with Families II SOWK723 Field Education Internship IV SOWK798 Integrative Seminar I *SOWK741 Child Welfare Elective (campus only) *this is the ONLY course that is NOT offered online |
SOWK744 Social Work Administration SOWK799 Integrative Seminar II
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All students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 to remain in good standing in the program.
A maximum of 6 credit hours of “C” grades will be accepted toward the MSW degree. Only one “C” grade will be accepted for field internships (SOWK 622, 623, 722 or 723). Students are expected to comply with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers and to demonstrate appropriate professional behavior. Failure to do so may result in termination from the program.
Field Experience:
All students complete field internships and will spend a substantial amount of time serving an agency as part of the requirements for the MSW degree. Hands on social work practice is central to your academic experience. Your field experience, under the supervision of an accomplished social worker and the direction of your faculty liaison, will help you make the transition from student to social work professional. Students are typically in field a minimum of two full days per week. Students in the Regular Program complete a total of 900 hours in field over four semesters. They complete 400 hours during the first year of the program (foundation level year) and 500 hours during the second year of the program (concentration level year). Students in the Advanced Standing program complete a total of 500 hours in field over two semesters. Field placements are assigned by the Coordinator of Social Work Field Education, based on the student’s preparation and learning needs as determined by the program. After receipt of their acceptance letter to the program, students will receive a packet of information from the Coordinator of Social Work Field Education.
Advisement:
Students are assigned a full-time social work faculty member as their adviser at the time they are admitted to the MSW program. This person will help them in planning their program of study, adjustment to graduate school, and career development.
Transfer of Credit or Questions:
Questions about transfer of credit should be directed to Dr. Elaine Rinfrette, at (814) 732-1580 or erinfrette@edinboro.edu.
