Social Work Degree

Online

Introduces foundational theories, models, and skills for direct practice with individuals and families. Emphasizes person-in-environment perspective, strengths-based approaches, and evidence-based interventions, with attention to ethical practice and cultural humility.

Explores the dimensions of self and diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work practice, through a lens of reflection. Focuses on anti-racist practice, cultural humility, and strategies for addressing oppression and promoting social justice.

Introduces students to the field education experience and the integration of classroom learning with supervised practice. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience in a social service setting, focusing on developing foundational social work practice skills. Emphasis is placed on professional identity development, ethical practice, and understanding agency context and service delivery systems. Students engage in beginning-level direct practice activities under close supervision while developing cultural humility and self-awareness.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars that align theoretical knowledge and practice experience, focusing on professional development, ethical decision-making, and the generalist practice framework.

Examines biological, psychological, social, and spiritual development across the lifespan. Integrates theories of human behavior with social systems perspectives and explores factors influencing individual development.

Analyzes historical and contemporary social welfare policies and their impact on social service delivery. Examine policy development, implementation, and evaluation with emphasis on social and economic justice.

Building upon Practicum I, students continue supervised field experience with increased responsibility and complexity of practice activities. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of field experience, developing competence in engagement, assessment, and beginning intervention skills with individuals, families, and groups. Focus areas include strengthening communication skills, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, and implementing evidence-based interventions under supervision. Students demonstrate growing professional identity and ethical reasoning while working with diverse populations.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars emphasize skill development, case conceptualization, and integration of human behavior and social environment theory with practice.

Explores theories and methodologies for engaging with groups and communities. Focuses on community assessment, resource development, and empowerment approaches with diverse populations.

Builds upon HBSE I to analyze organizations, communities, and societal structures. Emphasizes power, privilege, and oppression in relation to human development and social functioning.

Students advance their practice skills through continued supervised field experience, completing a minimum of 115 hours while demonstrating increased autonomy in intervention activities. Emphasis is placed on implementing comprehensive intervention plans, facilitating groups, and engaging in community-level practice activities. Students develop competency in crisis intervention, advocacy, and resource coordination while maintaining focus on ethical practice and cultural responsiveness. Field experiences include exposure to program evaluation and policy practice at the agency level.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars focus on intervention theory application, professional development, and preparation for advanced practice.

Introduces research methodologies and their application to social work practice. Covers quantitative and qualitative approaches, ethical considerations in research, and critical evaluation of research literature.

The culminating foundation field experience focuses on integration of generalist practice competencies and evaluation of practice effectiveness. Students complete 180 hours of supervised field experience while demonstrating competence across all nine CSWE competencies. Emphasis is placed on evaluating practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, conducting program evaluation activities, and engaging in policy practice. Students prepare for advanced practice through leadership activities and participating in agency improvement initiatives.

Weekly integrative seminars focus on competency demonstration, professional portfolio development, and preparation for concentration-year practice.

Integrates advanced micro, mezzo, and macro practice skills with comprehensive assessment approaches across multiple system levels. Builds upon BSW-level practice knowledge while developing critical thinking for complex practice situations spanning from individual clinical work to organizational and community interventions.

An integrated approach to policy analysis, research methodology, and program evaluation with emphasis on their interconnection in advanced social work practice. Prepares students to analyze policies, critically consume research, and design program evaluations in agency settings.

Focuses on advanced clinical skills for addressing complex, multi-faceted client situations. Integrates multiple theoretical frameworks and evidence-based interventions. Students develop sophisticated assessment abilities and learn advanced therapeutic techniques for high-risk situations and resistant clients.

Develops advanced skills in clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Covers the DSM-5, person-in-environment frameworks, and culturally responsive assessment approaches. Students learn to formulate comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that guide effective intervention.

Students begin advanced field placement in settings aligned with the advanced generalist curriculum or military social work contexts. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience while beginning to demonstrate advanced practice competencies. Focus areas include advanced assessment skills, complex case management, and beginning leadership activities within the field setting. Students engage with diverse populations and complex practice situations while applying theoretical frameworks from concentration coursework.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars emphasize the transition from foundation to advanced practice, theoretical integration, and development of advanced practice skills.

Builds advanced skills in policy analysis, development, and advocacy. Students examine current social welfare policies, analyze their impact on diverse populations, and develop strategies for policy change. Emphasizes working within organizational, community, and legislative contexts to promote social justice.

In-depth examination of trauma theory and evidence-based trauma interventions applicable across settings. Addresses complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, and culturally responsive trauma treatment approaches.

Students continue advanced field placement with increased responsibility for complex practice activities and client systems. Completing a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience, students demonstrate advanced competency in clinical assessment, evidence-based intervention implementation, and program development activities. Emphasis is placed on working with complex cases, facilitating advanced group interventions, and engaging in organizational change activities. Students may begin to assume leadership roles within their field settings.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars focus on advanced practice theory integration, leadership development, and ethical decision-making in complex situations.

Focuses on advanced skills for intervening in and across multiple systems. Students learn to analyze system dynamics, identify leverage points for change, and implement coordinated interventions. Emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and working across service sectors to address complex social problems.

Examines major evidence-based practices in social work across system levels. Students learn to critically appraise research evidence, select appropriate interventions, and adapt them to diverse contexts and populations. Emphasizes implementation science and strategies for evaluating intervention effectiveness.

Students advance their practice through assumption of leadership responsibilities and engagement in innovative practice approaches within their field settings. Completing a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience, students demonstrate advanced competency in program development, policy practice, and organizational leadership. Focus areas include leading interprofessional teams, developing new programs or services, and engaging in research and evaluation activities. Students may participate in training and staff development activities.

Weekly integrative seminars emphasize leadership theory application, innovation in practice, and professional development planning.

Examines theories and methods of community organizing, community development, and social action. Students learn strategies for mobilizing communities, building coalitions, developing community leadership, and creating sustainable change. Emphasizes grassroots approaches and community empowerment.

The culminating advanced field experience focuses on demonstration of advanced generalist competencies and preparation for professional practice. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience while leading significant practice initiatives, conducting program evaluation projects, and mentoring other students. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of advanced practice knowledge, demonstration of leadership competencies, and engagement in professional development activities. Students complete capstone projects that demonstrate advanced practice competencies and contribute to the field of social work.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars focus on professional identity consolidation, career planning, and lifelong learning commitment.

Provides comprehensive understanding of military culture, structure, and values. Examines unique stressors and strengths of military service members, veterans, and their families. Explores culturally responsive engagement strategies and military-specific resources.

Develops advanced clinical skills for addressing complex needs of military populations. Focuses on evidence-based interventions for trauma, operational stress, reintegration challenges, and family system dynamics in the context of military service.

Students begin advanced field placement in settings aligned with the advanced generalist curriculum or military social work contexts. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience while beginning to demonstrate advanced practice competencies. Focus areas include advanced assessment skills, complex case management, and beginning leadership activities within the field setting. Students engage with diverse populations and complex practice situations while applying theoretical frameworks from concentration coursework.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars emphasize the transition from foundation to advanced practice, theoretical integration, and development of advanced practice skills.

Analyzes policies and systems affecting healthcare for military personnel, veterans, and their families. Examines access barriers, service coordination, and policy advocacy strategies to improve service delivery within military and veteran health systems.

Advanced study of trauma theory and treatment approaches relevant to military populations. Addresses combat trauma, moral injury, military sexual trauma, and traumatic brain injury. Emphasizes culturally responsive trauma-informed care and practitioner self-care.

Students continue advanced field placement with increased responsibility for complex practice activities and client systems. Completing a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience, students demonstrate advanced competency in clinical assessment, evidence-based intervention implementation, and program development activities. Emphasis is placed on working with complex cases, facilitating advanced group interventions, and engaging in organizational change activities. Students may begin to assume leadership roles within their field settings.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars focus on advanced practice theory integration, leadership development, and ethical decision-making in complex situations.

In-depth examination of military family dynamics, including deployment cycles, reintegration, parenting, and caregiver issues. Explores evidence-based family interventions and support strategies across the military lifecycle.

Examines major evidence-based practices in social work across system levels. Students learn to critically appraise research evidence, select appropriate interventions, and adapt them to diverse contexts and populations. Emphasizes implementation science and strategies for evaluating intervention effectiveness.

Students advance their practice through assumption of leadership responsibilities and engagement in innovative practice approaches within their field settings. Completing a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience, students demonstrate advanced competency in program development, policy practice, and organizational leadership. Focus areas include leading interprofessional teams, developing new programs or services, and engaging in research and evaluation activities. Students may participate in training and staff development activities.

Weekly integrative seminars emphasize leadership theory application, innovation in practice, and professional development planning.

Develops skills for designing, implementing, and evaluating social service programs in military and veteran service settings. Focuses on needs assessment, outcome measurement, and program sustainability within military contexts.

The culminating advanced field experience focuses on demonstration of advanced generalist competencies and preparation for professional practice. Students complete a minimum of 115 hours of supervised field experience while leading significant practice initiatives, conducting program evaluation projects, and mentoring other students. Emphasis is placed on synthesis of advanced practice knowledge, demonstration of leadership competencies, and engagement in professional development activities. Students complete capstone projects that demonstrate advanced practice competencies and contribute to the field of social work.

Concurrent weekly integrative seminars focus on professional identity consolidation, career planning, and lifelong learning commitment.

Examines gender and sexuality issues. Addresses gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ service member needs, or international women's rights issues and culturally responsive practice approaches.

Examines policies, programs, and practices in the child welfare system. Focuses on family preservation, child protection, foster care, adoption, and family reunification. Students develop skills for risk assessment, trauma-informed interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration in child welfare settings.

Focuses on social work practice with older adults and their families. Covers biopsychosocial aspects of aging, assessment of older adults, end-of-life care, and community-based and institutional services. Addresses elder abuse, caregiving issues, and policies affecting older adults.

Prepares students for practice in educational settings. Covers educational policies, multi-tiered interventions, special education, and school-based mental health services. Students learn to collaborate with families, educators, and community resources to support student success.

This course explores the integration of technology in contemporary social work practice across micro, mezzo, and macro system levels. Students examine emerging technologies, digital platforms, and electronic tools that enhance service delivery, improve client outcomes, and advance social justice. The course addresses ethical considerations, digital divide issues, privacy concerns, and best practices for technology-enhanced social work interventions. Students gain hands-on experience with various technologies while developing critical thinking skills about the benefits and limitations of digital tools in social work practice.

Advanced study of substance use and mental health assessment and treatment specific to military and veteran populations. Examines evidence-based approaches for addressing co-occurring disorders and military-specific risk factors.

Examines the challenges and opportunities in military-to-civilian transitions. Focuses on employment, education, housing, and community integration services for veterans. Addresses unique needs of different veteran cohorts (combat veterans, women veterans, etc.).

Advanced study of substance use assessment and treatment specific to military and veteran populations. Examines evidence-based approaches for addressing co-occurring disorders and military-specific risk factors.

Develops skills for leadership and clinical supervision social service settings. Addresses organizational dynamics, staff development, and effective management strategies in complex service environments.

Develops knowledge and skills for effective leadership and management in social service organizations. Covers strategic planning, budgeting, grant writing, human resources management, supervision, and organizational development. Students learn to navigate complex systems and lead organizational change.

Examines social work roles in humanitarian crises, including natural disasters, armed conflict, and refugee emergencies. Addresses international humanitarian standards, coordination systems, and ethical considerations in humanitarian response.

Builds skills for securing and managing resources for social service programs. Covers the grant-seeking process, proposal development, budget preparation, and program sustainability. Students develop grant proposals for real community needs and explore diverse funding streams.

This advanced practice course prepares social work students for specialized practice in healthcare settings including hospitals, primary care clinics, rehabilitation centers, hospice programs, and integrated health systems. Students examine the unique roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of social workers within interprofessional healthcare teams. The course emphasizes biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment, care coordination, patient advocacy, discharge planning, and addressing social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes.