Social Work

Degree:	Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Specializations:	Traditional Advanced Standing
Department:	Building 85, Room 133 (850) 473-7224 http://uwf.edu/socialwork/
College:	Professional Studies

The M.S.W., accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, prepares students for ethical, competent, independent social work practice. The program focus is Clinical Community Practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. The M.S.W. program of study is designed to meet the course requirements of those students who wish to pursue a clinical social work license in Florida and to meet the diverse needs of the local community (e.g., rural, small town, metropolitan and economically disadvantaged service areas). The Department of Social Work currently has two specializations for the M.S.W. program, Regular and Advanced Standing.

The Traditional M.S.W. program is a 60 sh graduate level course of study which can be completed either full-time or part-time. The full-time program in social work is designed to be completed in five consecutive semesters. The part-time program in social work is designed to be completed in seven consecutive semesters. All full-time work should be completed in two years and all part-time work should be completed within a maximum of four years under unusual circumstances.

A one-year Advanced Standing option is available for those students who enter the program with a B.S.W. from a CSWE accredited program within seven years of graduation and meet the admission requirements. The advanced standing program is a 30 sh graduate level course of study which can be completed within three consecutive semesters.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the following criteria are used to assess the potential success of each applicant:

Submission of one of the following graduate admission tests:
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative score
- Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Undergraduate cumulative GPA
Academic preparation as demonstrated by quality and relevance of undergraduate degree major
Submission of a letter of intent written by the applicant
Submission of three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s ability to succeed in a graduate program
Work experience as documented on the Social Work Supplemental Application

Traditional Specialization

Traditional Program Requirements

The foundation year is 30 semester hours (sh). It includes a professional core of 24 sh, one elective (3 sh), and a field placement (3 sh). The field placement is 300 hours of agency-based field work that complements the foundation year of study.

The concentration (advanced) year is 30 semester hours (sh). The concentration year of the program includes a professional core of 18 sh, three electives (9 sh), and two field placements (6 sh). The field placements are each 300 hours of agency field work that run consecutively beginning in fall through the end of spring semester.

Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA average in their graduate coursework. Students must satisfactorily complete field placement work to receive the M.S.W. degree. Students must complete their M.S.W. program course work within five years of admission to the program.

Degree Requirements

Foundation Curriculum (30 sh)

SOW 5105	Human Behavior in the Social Environment I	3.0
SOW 5106	Human Behavior in the Social Environment II	3.0
SOW 5218	Analysis of Social Service Policy	3.0
SOW 5305	Generalist Practice I	3.0
SOW 5324	Generalist Practice II	3.0
SOW 5404	Social Work Research Foundations	3.0
SOW 5532	Foundation Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I	3.0
SOW 5629	Human Diversity and Social Justice	3.0
SOW 5757	The History, Philosophy, and Theory of Social Work Practice	3.0
Elective in Advanced Clinical Practice		3
Total Hours		30

Concentration Curriculum (30 sh)

SOW 6618	Clinical Practice I	3.0
SOW 6125	Psychopathology for Social Work	3.0
SOW 6535	Advanced Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I	3.0
SOW 6432	Evaluation of Social Work Practice	3.0
SOW 6619	Clinical Practice II	3.0
SOW 6548	Advanced Seminar in Clinical Social Work Practice	3.0
SOW 6536	Advanced Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar II	3.0
Electives in Advanced Clinical Practice		9
Total Hours		30

Advanced Standing Specialization

Only graduates of baccalaureate social work programs accredited by CSWE are eligible for advanced standing admission.

Advanced Standing Requirements

Applicant for advanced standing must posses an undergraduate degree IN SOCIAL WORK FROM A CSWE ACCREDITED PROGRAM.
Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Applicant must have earned their B.S.W. degree within 7 years of admission to the program.
Additional admissions requirements are listed under the admission requirements section (above).

The Advanced Standing program is 30 semester hours (sh). The concentration year of the program includes a professional core of 18 sh, three electives (9 sh), and two field placements (6 sh). The field placements are each 300 hours of agency field work that run consecutively beginning in fall through the end of spring semester. Students who are admitted with the advanced standing option complete this year of study.

Advanced Curriculum (30 sh)

SOW 6618	Clinical Practice I	3.0
SOW 6125	Psychopathology for Social Work	3.0
SOW 6535	Advanced Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar I	3.0
SOW 6432	Evaluation of Social Work Practice	3.0
SOW 6619	Clinical Practice II	3.0
SOW 6548	Advanced Seminar in Clinical Social Work Practice	3.0
SOW 6536	Advanced Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar II	3.0
Electives in Advanced Clinical Practice		9
Total Hours		30

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