Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Master of Social Work
College of Health
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist required courses | 29 | |
| Specialized required courses | 22 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 60
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Generalist Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| S W 500 | Orientation | 1 |
| S W 505 | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 2 |
| S W 510 | Human Behavior and Social Environment I | 3 |
| S W 511 | Human Behavior and Social Intervention II | 3 |
| S W 515 | Practicum with Individuals & Families | 3 |
| S W 520 | SW Research Methods | 3 |
| S W 525 | Practicum in Groups & Communities | 4 |
| S W 530 | History of Social Policy | 3 |
| S W 532 | Indian Child Welfare Act | 1 |
| S W 576 | Found Integrative Seminar I | 1 |
| S W 577 | Found Integrative Seminar II | 1 |
| S W 586 | Found Practicum I | 2 |
| S W 587 | Found Practicum II | 2 |
| Specialized Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| S W 521 | Advanced Research | 3 |
| S W 531 | Social Policy Analysis | 3 |
| S W 535 | Advanced Practice | 4 |
| S W 545 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| S W 578 | Advanced Seminar I | 1 |
| S W 579 | Advanced Seminar II | 1 |
| S W 588 | Concentration Practicum I | 3 |
| S W 589 | Concentration Practicum II | 3 |
| S W 593 | Professional Portfolio | 1 |
| Total Hours | 51 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Micro-Practice Emphasis - Optional
Micro practice emphasizes the development of clinical skills and a repertoire of theoretical knowledge relevant to direct practice with individuals, small groups, couples, and families. Students concentrating in micro practice will complete specialization-year practicum hours in settings that provide opportunities for direct clinical practice, such as community, school-based, and residential mental health programs, child and family services, hospice care, and medical settings. Students choose elective courses that further their development of knowledge and skills for clinical practice.
Possible electives include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| S W 420 | Child Abuse/Child Welfare | 3 |
| S W 423 | Addiction Studies | 3 |
| SW 425 | 3 | |
| S W 450 | Children and Youth at Risk | 3 |
| S W 455 | Social Gerontology | 3 |
| S W 475 | Death, Dying and Grief | 3 |
| S W 551 | Couples and Family Therapy | 3 |
| S W 552 | Psychopathology & S W | 3 |
| S W 553 | Social Work Addictions | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Macro-Practice Emphasis - Optional
Macro practice emphasizes the development of skills and a repertoire of theoretical knowledge relevant to community, organizational, and political practice (e.g. program planning and development, neighborhood development, organizational administration and management, community organizing, and legislative advocacy). Students concentrating in macro practice will complete concentration-year practicum hours in settings that provide opportunities to develop skills in planning, development, advocacy, and social action, such as local and regional development corporations, social action and rights-based organizations, and action-research centers. Students choose electives that further development of their skills in community building, organization, and advocacy. Possible electives and certificate programs can be found on the UM Graduate School website. Of particular interest may be:
- Public Health Certificate – http://health.umt.edu/publichealth/graduate/certificates/cph/default.php
- Department of Public Administration and Policy – https://www.umt.edu/law/mpa/certificates/default.php 18
- Global Health - https://health.umt.edu/publichealth/graduate/certificates/cgh/default.php
Extra-departmental courses, as well as graduate-level courses in other relevant disciplines such as environmental studies, political science, and sociology may also be taken as electives. You will be informed of new electives courses offered by the School of Social Work as they are added.