Social Work Curriculum at a Glance

 
 
 

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Our MSW curriculum provides an understanding of the fundamentals to make great change.  We also offer flexibility to design your own course of study.



 

Foundation Requirements Credit Hours
Research Methods 3
Human Behavior  3
Social Justice & Human Diversity 3
Social, Economic, and Political Environment 3
Social Welfare Policies and Services 3
Social Work Practice I: Individuals, Families, and Groups 3
Social Work Practice II: Organizations and Communities 3
Foundation Practicum 3
Foundation Practicum Integrative Seminar 1
Total for Foundation 25

Concentration

Choose from the following concentrations: Children, Youth and families; Gerontology; Health; Mental Health; Social and Economic Development; or design your own

  
Social Policy 3
Theory, problems, and issues courses 3-6
Methods Courses 6-9
Program Evaluation 3
Concentration Practicum 5
Total Required for Concentration 23

Electives

Students may complete their 12 hours of electives through the Brown School, graduate courses in other academic disciplines at Washington University, or through the optional specializations listed below

  
Management 12
Research 9
Total for Graduation 60

*For advanced standing students the total is 44 hours, assuming you received a minimum of a B average each in the prior classes.

 

 
 
 

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