University of North Texas 
Master of Social Work (MSW) Admission Paths
Two types of students will be admitted to the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The first group are graduates of undergraduate programs in fields other than social work and they will complete the 60-hour Traditional Degree Program. The second group of students are graduates of BSW programs who qualify for the Advanced Standing Degree Program. These students will need to have graduated within the last five years with a BSW degree for a CSWE accredited school. For these students, the first 30 hours of the MSW is waived, and they will complete the program in one year (30 credit hours).
Field Practicum Requirements
In addition to conventional coursework, students on the Traditional Degree Plan complete two full-time field practicum placements. Students on the Advanced Standing Degree Plan complete one full-time practicum placement. Field practicum requires approximately 30-35 hours per week in an agency setting. Each practicum will be in one semester, face to face, and during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Traditional Degree Plans
Traditional Standing Degree Plan
|
Semester |
Course |
Title |
Hrs. |
|
1 |
SOWK 5200 |
Practice with Individuals and Groups |
3 |
|
SOWK 5210 |
Practice with Organizations and Communities |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5240 |
Human Diversity and Multicultural Practice (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5300 |
The Social Work Profession: Ethics and Policy (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5400 |
Social Work Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 1 Total |
15 |
| 2 |
SOWK 5110 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Online) |
3 |
|
SOWK 5870 |
Foundation Field Seminar |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5875 |
Foundation Field Practicum (400 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
Semester 2 Total |
15 |
| 3 |
SOWK 5230 |
Multidimensional Assessment in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5250 |
Interventions in Social Work |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5330 |
Policy Practice and Analysis (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5410 |
Program Administration and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 3 Total |
15 |
|
4 |
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
SOWK 5880 |
Advanced Field Seminar |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5885 |
Advanced Field Practicum (500 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 4 Total |
15 |
| Total Credits 60 |
Traditional Standing Extended Degree Plan
|
Semester |
Course |
Title |
Hrs. |
|
1 |
SOWK 5200 |
Practice with Individuals and Groups |
3 |
|
SOWK 5300 |
The Social Work Profession: Ethics and Policy (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5400 |
Social Work Research Methods |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 1 Total |
9 |
|
2 |
SOWK 5110 |
Human Behavior and the Social Environment (Online) |
3 |
|
SOWK 5210 |
Practice with Organizations and Communities |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5240 |
Human Diversity and Multicultural Practice (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
Semester 2 Total |
9 |
|
3 |
SOWK 5870 |
Foundation Field Seminar |
3 |
|
SOWK 5875 |
Foundation Field Practicum (400 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 3 Total |
12 |
|
4 |
SOWK 5230 |
Multidimensional Assessment in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5410 |
Program Administration and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 4 Total |
9 |
|
5 |
SOWK 5250 |
Interventions in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5330 |
Policy Practice and Analysis (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 5 Total |
9 |
|
6 |
SOWK 5880 |
Advanced Field Seminar |
3 |
|
SOWK 5330 |
Advanced Field Practicum (500 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 6 Total |
12 |
| Total Credits 60 |
Advanced Standing Degree Plans
Advanced Standing Degree Plan
|
Semester |
Course |
Title |
Hrs. |
|
1 |
SOWK 5230 |
Multidimensional Assessment in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5250 |
Interventions in Social Work |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5330 |
Policy Practice and Analysis (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5410 |
Program Administration and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 1 Total |
15 |
|
|
|||
|
2 |
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
SOWK 5880 |
Advanced Field Seminar |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 5885 |
Advanced Field Practicum (500 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
Semester 2 Total |
15 |
|
|
|
|||
|
Total Credits |
30 |
||
Advanced Standing Extended Degree Plan
|
Semester |
Course |
Title |
Hrs. |
|
1 |
SOWK 5230 |
Multidimensional Assessment in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5410 |
Program Administration and Evaluation |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 1 Total |
9 |
|
|
|||
|
2 |
SOWK 5250 |
Interventions in Social Work |
3 |
|
SOWK 5330 |
Policy Practice and Analysis (Online) |
3 |
|
|
SOWK 55xx |
Social Work Elective (Online) |
3 |
|
|
|
Semester 2 Total |
9 |
|
|
|
|||
|
3 |
SOWK 5880 |
Advanced Field Seminar |
3 |
|
SOWK 5885 |
Advanced Field Practicum (500 Hours) |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Semester 3 Total |
12 |
|
|
|||
|
Total Credits |
30 |
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