MSW Degree Plans
Current Degree Plans
ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE
FOUNDATION
(Non-BSW Degree Holder)
EFFECTIVE FALL 2022 Forward
Full-Time
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
|
|---|---|---|---|
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First Year |
First Fall Semester SOWK 5308 Human Behavior in Individual and Family Social Environments SOWK 5313 Foundation Social Work Practice I SOWK 5314 Foundation Social Work Practice II SOWK 5317 Social Work Research Total Semester Hours: 12 |
First Spring Semester SOWK 5309 Human Behavior in Local and Global Social Environments SOWK 5310 Social Welfare Policy and Services SOWK 5316 Foundation Social Work Practice III
Total Semester Hours: 9 |
First Summer Preparation for Foundation Field/Webinars |
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Second Year |
Second Fall Semester SOWK 5577 Foundation Field I SOWK 53761 Foundation Field II *Elective
Total semester hours: 11 |
Second Spring Semester SOWK 5323 Advanced Social Work Research SOWK 5370 Advanced Program Planning and Grant-Based Resource Development SOWK 5372 Advanced Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Individuals SOWK 5371 Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision of Social Services Organizations Total Semester Hours: 12 |
Second Summer SOWK 5322 Advanced Social Policy and Social Justice SOWK 5373 Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups Total Semester Hours: 6 |
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Third Year |
Third Fall Semester SOWK 53782 Advanced Practicum I SOWK 5979 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 12 |
*Elective can be from any other graduate discipline at Texas State or from courses identified as SOWK graduate electives. If elective is from any other graduate discipline at Texas State consult with Graduate Program Director/Advisor for approval.
1Before enrolling in Advanced courses, all foundation coursework must be complete.
2Before enrolling in final field courses – SOWK 5378, SOWK 5379, SOWK 5679, & SOWK 5979 all other academic coursework/requirement must be complete.
ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE
FOUNDATION
Fall 2021 and Earlier
(Non-BSW Degree Holder)
Full-Time
|
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
First Year |
First Fall Semester SOWK 5308 Human Behavior in Individual and Family Social Environments SOWK 5313 Foundation Social Work Practice I SOWK 5316 Foundation Social Work Practice III Total Semester Hours: 9 |
First Spring Semester SOWK 5314 Foundation Social Work Practice II SOWK 5317 Social Work Research SOWK 5410 Foundation Field I SOWK 5411 Foundation Field II Total Semester Hours: 14 |
First Summer SOWK 53091 Human Behavior in Local and Global Social Environments
SOWK 53101 Social Welfare Policy and Services Total Semester Hours: 6 |
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Second Year |
Second Fall Semester SOWK 5322 Advanced Social Policy and Social Justice SOWK 5370 Advanced Program Planning and Grant-Based Resource Development SOWK 5372 Advanced Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Individuals Total Semester Hours: 9 |
Second Spring Semester SOWK 5323 Advanced Social Work Research SOWK 5371 Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision of Social Service Organizations SOWK 5373 Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups Total Semester Hours: 9 |
Second Summer Elective*1, 2 Preparation for Final Field /Webinars Total Semester Hours: Depends on Elective |
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Third Year |
Third Fall Semester SOWK 5378 Advanced Practicum I2 SOWK 5979 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 12 |
*Elective can be selected from Social Work courses or any other graduate discipline at Texas State with consultation and approval by Graduate Program Director/Advisor.
1All foundation courses must be completed before enrolling in Academic Year 2-Advanced courses.
2All courses must be completed before enrolling in final field courses – SOWK 5378, SOWK 5379, SOWK 5679, & SOWK 5979.
ON-CAMPUS & ONLINE
ADVANCED STANDING
(BSW Degree Holder)
Full-Time
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year |
|
First Spring Semester SOWK 5323 Advanced Social Work Research SOWK 5371 Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision in Social Service Organizations SOWK 5373 Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups Total Semester Hours: 9 |
First Summer Elective *1 Elective *2 Preparation for Final Field /Webinars Total Semester Hours: Depends on electives taken |
|
| Second Year |
Second Fall SOWK 5378 Advanced Practicum I SOWK 5979 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 12 |
*Elective can be selected from Social Work courses or any other graduate discipline at Texas State with consultation and approval by Graduate Program Director/Advisor.
1All foundation courses must be completed before enrolling in Academic Year 2-Advanced courses.
2All courses must be completed before enrolling in final field courses – SOWK 5378, SOWK 5379, SOWK 5679, & SOWK 5979.
ONLINE
FOUNDATION
(Non-BSW Degree Holder)
Part-Time
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year |
SOWK 5308 Human Behavior in Individual and Family Social Environments SOWK 5313 Foundation Social Work Practice I Total Semester Hours: 6 |
First Spring Semester SOWK 5316 Foundation Social Work Practice III SOWK 5317 Social Work Research Total Semester Hours: 6 |
First Summer SOWK 53091 Human Behavior in Local and Global Social Environments SOWK 53101 Social Welfare Policy and Services Total Semester Hours: 6 |
| Second Year |
Second Fall Semester SOWK 5314 Foundation Social Work Practice II SOWK 5376 & 5111 Foundation Field I Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Second Spring Semester SOWK 5411Foundation Field II Elective*1, 2 Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Second Summer SOWK 5322 Advanced Social Policy and Social Justice SOWK 5370 Advanced Program Planning and Grant-Based Resource Development Total Semester Hours: 6 |
| Third Year |
Third Fall Semester SOWK 5323 Advanced Social Work Research SOWK 5372 Advanced Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Individuals Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Third Spring Semester SOWK 5371 Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision Social Service Organizations SOWK 5373 Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Third Summer Preparation for Final Field /Webinars |
| Forth Year |
Fourth Fall Semester SOWK 5378 Advanced Practicum I 2 SOWK 5379 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Forth Spring Semester
SOWK 5679 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 6 |
*Elective can be selected from Social Work courses or any other graduate discipline at Texas State with consultation and approval by Graduate Program Director/Advisor.
1All foundation courses must be completed before enrolling in Academic Year 2-Advanced courses.
2All courses must be completed before enrolling in final field courses – SOWK 5378, SOWK 5379, SOWK 5679, & SOWK 5979
ONLINE
ADVANCED STANDING
(BSW Degree Holder)
Part-Time
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year |
First Fall Semester SOWK 5322 Advanced Social Policy and Social Justice SOWK 5370 Advanced Program Planning and Grant-Based Resource Development Total Semester Hours: 6 |
First Spring Semester SOWK 5323 Advanced Social Work Research SOWK 5372Advanced Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Individuals Total Semester Hours: 6 |
First Summer Elective*1 Elective*2 Preparation for Final Field /Webinars Total Semester Hours: Depends on electives selected |
| Second Year |
Second Fall Semester SOWK 5371 Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision Social Service Organizations SOWK 5373 Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Second Spring Semester SOWK 5378 Advanced Practicum I 2 SOWK 5379 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 6 |
Second Summer SOWK 5679 Advanced Practicum II Total Semester Hours: 6 |
*Elective can be selected from Social Work courses or any other graduate discipline at Texas State with consultation and approval by Graduate Program Director/Advisor.
1All foundation courses must be completed before enrolling in Academic Year 2-Advanced courses.
2All courses must be completed before enrolling in final field courses – SOWK 5378, SOWK 5379, SOWK 5679, & SOWK 5979.