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Social Work (M.S.W.)

Master Degree
Idaho State University
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
2 semesters

About the Program

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.

Program Requirements

  • Required Courses take the following courses, take 59 credits
    59 credits
    Take the following courses:
    SOWK5510 - Hum Beh Theory & Cultural Div
    3 credits
    SOWK6615 - Appl Research in SOWK
    3 credits
    SOWK6620 - Adv Pract Intv Comp Theories
    3 credits
    SOWK6625 - Eval of Mental Dis & Strength
    3 credits
    SOWK6630 - Professional Communication
    3 credits
    SOWK6671 - Adv Policy Prac and Advocacy
    3 credits
    SOWK6676 - Field Practicum III
    4 credits
    SOWK6677 - Field Seminar III
    1 credit
    SOWK6678 - Field Practicum IV
    3 credits
    SOWK6679 - Field Seminar IV
    1 credit
    SOWK5594 - Prac Intervention w Org & Comm
    3 credits
    SOWK6615 - Appl Research in SOWK
    3 credits
    SOWK6620 - Adv Pract Intv Comp Theories
    3 credits
    SOWK6625 - Eval of Mental Dis & Strength
    3 credits
    SOWK6630 - Professional Communication
    3 credits
    SOWK6671 - Adv Policy Prac and Advocacy
    3 credits
    SOWK6676 - Field Practicum III
    4 credits
    SOWK6677 - Field Seminar III
    1 credit
    SOWK6678 - Field Practicum IV
    3 credits
    SOWK6679 - Field Seminar IV
    1 credit
Grand Total Credits
59

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.