Master of Social Work/ Master of Arts in International Development

Curriculum Plan

Combining the MSW and the MA degrees makes students uniquely adept at working internationally or domestically within cultures that are new to them and require specialized skills at engaging communities and individuals to address complex problems.

MSW Curriculum - Two Year

Hrs.

SOWK 4000 Professional Development Seminar

1

SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege and Oppression

3

SOWK 4020 Integrated SW Practice for Social Justice

4

SOWK 4001 Clinical SW Skills

3

SOWK 4006 Human Behavior and the Social Environment

3

SOWK 4003 Clinical SW Theory and Practice

3

SOWK 4007 Community/Macro SW Theory and Practice

4

SOWK 4120 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy & Policy

3

SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice

3

SOWK 4950 Foundation Field

9

Total Foundation Curriculum

36

Theory for Practice Course

3

Methods/Skills Courses

9

Policy and Program Advocacy course - waived

 

SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs

3

Values for Practice course

3

SOWK 4970 Concentration Field

12

Total Concentration Curriculum

30

Total Hours for the MSW

66

 

MSW Coursework - Advanced Standing

Hrs.

SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar

3

SOWK 4132 Power Privilege and Oppression

3

SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice

3

Theory for Practice Course

3

Methods/Skills Courses

9

 

Policy and Program Advocacy requirement - waived

 

SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs

3

Values for Practice course

3

SOWK 4970 Concentration Field

12

Total Hours for the MSW

39

University of Denver campus

Learn more about specific course requirements, pre-requisites and exceptions for the MA at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs.

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