Organizational Leadership & Policy Practice Curriculum

The curriculum at GSSW is always evolving based on community needs and changes in the field. We remain responsive by keeping curriculum and class offerings current. For example, our policy classes frequently change to reflect the needs of the political environment. The concentration curriculum will prepare you for advanced practice in organizational leadership and policy practice. To see a full list of course descriptions, view the GSSW bulletin.

The minimum credits required for the MSW degree are 81 for two-year students and 54 for advanced-standing students. The concentration curriculum is made up of 45 credits, and the rest is comprised of the foundation curriculum. The table below shows a list of required and elective class offerings for the Organizational Leadership & Policy Practice concentration.

Curriculum plans are subject to change year over year.

Area Requirements	Course Offerings
Theory for Practice (3 credits required)	Community and Organizational Change: Theory for Practice
Methods/Skills (9 credits required)	Positive and Community Youth Development Community Organizing and Empowerment Practice Administration and Management Practice and Skills Poverty and Community Economic Development Planning and Program Development Social Policy Advocacy Resource Development and Fundraising International Social Development
Policy & Program Advocacy (3 credits required)	Policy Analysis and Development
Research (3 credits required)	Methods for Evaluating Practice & Programs
Values for Practice (3 credits required)	Critical Race Praxis Disproportionality & Disparity Across Systems Intergenerational Justice Restorative Approaches in Social Work Social Work Practice With LGBTQIA Communities Spirituality & Social Work Practice Disrupting Privilege and Anti-Oppressive Practice Disability Studies Social Work Interventions With Latinos/as Global Relations & Poverty in Mexico Social Development in Latin America Conservation SW in Kenya: Context, Empowerment, Sustainability Global Cultural Perspectives: Consensus & Conundrums Bosnia in Transition: The Social Work Response Historical Trauma Feminisms in Social Work Practice Human Trafficking: Prevention, Intervention and Support of Its Victims Human Sexuality Contemporary Global Issues Cultural Connectedness: A Journey Into Native American Country Special Topics (as approved, titles vary)
Electives (12 credits required)	Social-Ecological Resilience and One Health: Connecting Human and Environmental Well-Being Economic Theory and Social Work Child Welfare Policies and Services Policies and Programs for Children and Youth Family Policies and Services Immigration Policies & Services Mental Health & Substance Use Policies Health Care Policy Aging Policy Students may take elective courses in any of the concentrations. Students may take up to 10 elective credits from other DU graduate programs with approval of advisor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Certificate students will use elective slots to fulfill certificate requirements.
Internship (12-15 credits)	Community internship at an organization that specializes in organizational leadership and policy practice. Learn more about field education.
Capstone (0 credits)	Capstone Project

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