Is a full-time Master of Social Work right for you?
The full-time MSW is the traditional two-year graduate program of study on campus at Colorado State University.
Academic Schedule:
- Students attend CSU full-time for four semesters following the traditional academic calendar for two years.
- No BSW or GRE is required to apply.
- Students may concurrently earn a Graduate Certificate for specialization within the MSW program with electives.
- Fall term begins in mid-August for the regular on-campus programs.
- We accept applications from September through December.
| Term | Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | Principles and Philosophy of Social Work | SOWK 500 | 3 |
| FALL | Small Systems and Practice Skills | SOWK 511 | 3 |
| FALL | Theoretical Foundations for Social Work | SOWK 515 | 3 |
| FALL | Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice | SOWK 530 | 3 |
| FALL | Strongly Advised: One 3-credit elective course | 3 | |
| SPRING | Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy | SOWK 520 | 3 |
| SPRING | Field Education | SOWK 588 | 6 |
| SPRING | Integrative Field Seminar | SOWK 592 | 1 |
| SPRING | Strongly Advised: One 3-credit elective course | 3 | |
| SUMMER | Strongly Advised: One or two 3-credit elective courses | 3-6 |
| Term | Course Name | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL | Research Methods | SOWK 600 | 3 |
| FALL | Advanced Practice: Individuals | SOWK 630 | 3 |
| FALL | Advanced Policy Analysis, Advocacy, and Contemporary Issues | SOWK 633 | 3 |
| FALL | Field Education | SOWK 688 | 7 |
| FALL | Optional 3-credit elective course | 3 | |
| SPRING | Advanced Practice: Communities | SOWK 631 | 3 |
| SPRING | Advanced Practice: Families and Groups | SOWK 634 | 3 |
| SPRING | Field Education | SOWK 688 | 8 |
| SPRING | Advanced Research and Social Work Capstone | SOWK 698 | 3 |