Program Curriculum Schedules
This program is a sixty (60) unit curriculum, accomplished in four (4) semesters in the two-year program or in six (6) semesters for the three-year program.
Three-Year Program
The three-year program allows students to complete the degree work in three years rather than two. In the first semester, students take thirteen units. Thereafter, students take an average of 9-12 units per semester. Most classes for the three-year program are scheduled late afternoon or early evening. The field practicum requirements are similar to those for the full-time program.
Practicum Requirements
Practicum instruction is arranged on a concurrent model. Students are required to complete approximately 1000 hours of internship, which includes a regularly scheduled seminar. Students are placed in a variety of social service agencies approved by the Social Work Program. Students can expect to be in one agency placement for the first year and move to another practicum setting the following year. All students are under the supervision of an MSW field instructor.
Courses/Catalog: Department of Social Work
Required Courses
The MSW Program is a sixty (60) unit curriculum, accomplished in either four semesters or six semesters.
| Course Number | Course | Unit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| SW5000 | Social Justice in Social Work | 3 Units |
| SW 5001 | Social Welfare Policy and Services for Social Justice I | 4 units |
| SW 5002 | Social Welfare Policy and Services for Social Justice II | 3 units |
| SW 5005 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | 3 units |
| SW 5010 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II | 3 units |
| SW 5020 | Social Work Research Methods | 3 units |
| SW 5025 | Current Trends in Social Work Research | 3 units |
| SW 5030 | Foundation I: Generalist SW Practice Using a Strengths Perspective | 3 units |
| SW 5031 | Foundation II: Generalist SW Practice Using a Strengths Perspective | 3 units |
| SW 5032 | Advanced Integrative Practice with Children, Adults, and Families | 3 units |
| SW 5033 | Advanced Integrative Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 units |
| SW 5034 | Advanced Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 units |
| SW 5040 | Field Instruction I (must repeat for a total of 6 units) | 3 units |
| SW 5041 | Field Instruction II (must repeat for a total of 6 units) | 3 units |
| SW 5960 | Graduate Project Advising I (1 unit) and *must repeat for a total of 2 units | 2 Units |
| SW 5962 | Graduate Project Advising II (1 unit) or
SW 5990 - Thesis Advising I (1 unit) and *must repeat for a total of 2 units or SW 5975 - Culminating Seminar (3 units) |
| Course Number | Course | Unit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| SW 5011 | Psycho-Social Assessment | 3 units |
| SW 5012 | Integrated Behavioral Health: Recovery, Resilience, Wellness | 3 units |
| SW 5013 | Social Work Practice with Death, Grief, and Loss | 3 units |
| SW 5014 | Law and Ethics in Social Work Practice | 3 units |
| SW 5016 | Social Work Practice with Trauma Survivors | 3 units |
| SW 5017 | Social Work in Healthcare | 3 units |
| SW 5042 | SW Practice with Children & Adolescents Involved in the Justice System | 3 units |
| SW 5043 | Advanced Assessment and Intervention in Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 units |
| SW 5055 | Social Work Practice: Addictions | 3 units |
| SW 5056 | Cultural Competency for Supervision and Training | 1 unit |
| SW 5058 | Gerontological Social Work | 3 units |
| SW 5950 | Selected Topics in Social Work (Topics vary each term) | 1-5 units |
| SW 5060 | Child Welfare Information Systems | 1 unit |
Updated: April 07, 2025