36 Credit Online MSW Program

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The 36‑credit Online MSW Program is a 16-month practice‑driven program designed for students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE‑accredited program and are seeking a structured, cohort‑based online learning experience paired with in‑person practicum. 

Courses are delivered online and are primarily synchronous, with scheduled classes held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 

The program begins in the fall semester and follows a fixed plan of study focused on advanced clinical social work practice, with students completing the program in December. Delivered in a cohort format, students move through a set sequence of courses together, with each course building on the last to support collaboration and ongoing skill development. Designed for learners seeking experiential training, the curriculum emphasizes career‑ready skills that support advanced practice and licensure goals. Explore the program to find the course sequence and practicum requirements. 

Program Notes
  • All incoming students must complete the prerequisite A Brief History of Oppression and Resistance. This self-paced online course takes approximately 15–30 hours, is accessed through Blackboard, and should be completed before the first day of classes.
  • No course may be taken without having received credit for any courses identified as a pre-requisite for that particular course.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation and a “P” (Pass) is required for both practicum courses.
  • All students must allocate time to complete practicum requirements. 
36-Credit OMSW Program 16 Month Plan

Students in the Online MSW program enter in the Fall and finish their MSW in 16 months, graduating in December 

Fall – Year One (12 Credits) 

  • SWCL 700 – Advanced Clinical Interventions (3) 
  • SWCL 744 – Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention Planning (3) 
  • SWCL 794 – Advanced Practicum I (6)  

Spring – Year Two (12 Credits) 

  • SWCL 722 – Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (3) 
  • SWCL 773 – Adult Trauma & Clinical Social Work Practice (3) 
  • SWCL 795 – Advanced Practicum II (6)  

Summer – Year One (6 Credits)   

  • Advanced Policy (see Course Offerings for a list of policy courses) (3) 
  • Elective (any advanced level course) (3)  

Fall – Year Two (6 Credits) 

  • SWCL 703 – Family Therapy (3) 
  • SWCL 705 – Clinical Social Work & Addictive Behavior Patterns (3)  

 

Advanced Curriculum

The 36-credit Advanced Curriculum prepares students for advanced clinical social work practice through integrated coursework and practicum experiences. Advanced coursework is designed to deepen clinical competencies, support professional practice readiness, and align with licensure pathways. 

The Advanced Practicum is a clinical placement aligned with the program’s Clinical concentration.  Practicum is completed over two consecutive semesters and is typically scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays unless otherwise specified by the practicum agency. Students also have the option of a two-day-per-week Advanced Extended Practicum placement, which extends the internship into July. 

Coursework

The OMSW Advanced coursework follows a structured sequence and includes the following required courses:

  • SOWK 708 - Advanced Policy (see Course Offerings for a list of policy courses) [3 credits]
  • SWCL 700 – Advanced Clinical Interventions [3 credits]
  • SWCL 703 - Family Therapy [3 credits]
  • SWCL 705 - Clinical Social Work with Addictive Behavior Patterns [3 credits]
  • SWCL 722 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapies [3 credits]
  • SWCL 744 – Assessment, Diagnosis, and Intervention Planning [3 credits]
  • SWCL 773 - Adult Trauma and Clinical Social Work Practice [3 credits]
  • SWCL 794 – Advanced Field Practicum I [6 credits]
  • SWCL 795 – Advanced Field Practicum II [6 credits]
  • Elective [3 credits] 
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