Masters in Social Work/ Masters of Public Policy Dual Degree
The dual degree will enable students to complete a course of study that builds on the strengths of each program. Students will get more in-depth knowledge about policy from the public policy curriculum and more in-depth learning about effectively working with client systems from the social work curriculum. A student with a strong background in both disciplines would be well-positioned to affect change at all levels of community and government.
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Public Policy Curriculum |
Credit Hrs. |
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PPOL 4100 American Public Policy Systems |
4 |
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PPOL 4200 Microeconomics for Public Policy |
4 |
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PPOL 4300 Quantitative Analysis for Public Policy |
4 |
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PPOL 4400 Analytical and Critical Skills |
4 |
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PPOL 4500 Cost Benefit Analysis |
4 |
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PPOL 4600 Regulatory Policy |
4 |
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PPOL 4700 Public Management and Budgeting |
4 |
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PPOL 4995 Policy Memo (independent research) |
4 |
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PPOL 4501/4502 Great Issues Forum (topic varies, 2 credits each) |
12 |
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PPOL Electives |
6 |
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PPOL Electives waived – 10 credits |
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Total hours for Masters in Public Policy |
50 |
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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 |
Credit Hrs. |
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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 |
