Masters in Social Work/ Master of Arts in International Human Rights Dual Degree
Curriculum Plan
The MSW emphasizes social justice, a systems approach to diagnosing and addressing problems, and clinical skills for engaging with client systems at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Because of its integrative and interdisciplinary nature, the human rights curriculum leads to flexible career options, which link human rights to development, health, security, humanitarian assistance, etc., and provides fascinating research possibilities beyond the MA degree.
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Korbel Curriculum |
Credit Hrs. |
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International Studies Core
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4 |
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Program Training Core
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8 |
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Specialization |
12 |
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Electives |
20 |
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Electives waived – 28 credits |
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Total hours for MA in International Human Rights |
44 |
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Note: No internship is required, nor can a student apply internship credit toward the MA portion of the dual degree. |
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Note: There is a language requirement for this degree. |
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MSW Curriculum - Two Year |
Credit Hrs. |
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SOWK 4000 Professional Development Seminar |
1 |
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SOWK 4132 Power, Privilege and Oppression |
3 |
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SOWK 4020 Integrated SW Practice for Social Justice |
4 |
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SOWK 4001 Clinical SW Skills |
3 |
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SOWK 4006 Human Behavior and the Social Environment |
3 |
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SOWK 4003 Clinical SW Theory and Practice |
3 |
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SOWK 4007 Community/Macro SW Theory and Practice |
4 |
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SOWK 4120 Social Policy Analysis, Advocacy & Policy |
3 |
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SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice |
3 |
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SOWK 4950 Foundation Field |
9 |
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Total Foundation Curriculum |
36 |
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Theory for Practice Courses (varies by concentration) |
3 |
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Methods/Skills Courses (multiple class options) |
9 |
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Policy and Program Advocacy course – waived (varies by concentration) |
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SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs |
3 |
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Values for Practice course (multiple class options) |
3 |
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SOWK 4970 Concentration Field |
12 |
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Total Concentration Curriculum |
30 |
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Total Hours for the MSW |
66 |
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MSW Coursework - Advanced Standing |
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SOWK 4299 Advanced Standing Seminar |
3 |
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SOWK 4132 Power Privilege and Oppression |
3 |
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SOWK 4201 Evidence for Practice |
3 |
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Theory for Practice Course (varies by concentration) |
3 |
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Methods/Skills Courses (multiple class options) |
9
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Policy and Program Advocacy requirement – waived (varies by concentration) |
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SOWK 4900 Methods for Evaluating Practice/Programs |
3 |
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Values for Practice course (multiple class options) |
3 |
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SOWK 4970 Concentration Field |
12 |
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Total Hours for the MSW |
39 |
