Social Work (M.S.W.)

The mission of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is to prepare students for advanced clinical social work practice that promotes human and social well-being and advances social justice. Graduates are expected to become culturally competent and effective practitioners with professional values, evidence-based knowledge, and skills relevant to their local and global communities.

The Advanced Practice Specialization is Advanced Clinical Practice.

Derived from the program mission, the goals of the Master of Social Work Program are to prepare students:

To develop an identity that will incorporate the values, principles, and ethics of the social work profession. To develop practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, applying evidence-based knowledge. To develop critical thinking skills based on scientific inquiry and research-informed practice. To work with diverse, vulnerable, oppressed, and disadvantaged populations locally and globally. To advance global human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. To gain expertise in clinically focused practice with an emphasis on children and families and forensic social work.