Program Description
The regular Master of Social Work program is designed for students with bachelor's degrees in psychology, social sciences, sociology, liberal arts and other disciplines. It prepares students to respond professionally and creatively to the increasingly complex matrix of human needs and strengths in a changing society. It also provides students with a theoretical and professional practice focused curriculum in social work that promotes an understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and its importance to competent advanced generalist practice. The program also prepares students to work in direct and indirect practice and develops students' leadership capacities.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Sheri Boyle
Delivery Mode
Several courses are 100% online. The remainder follow a blended course format, with face-to-face classes held once every three weeks. Students complete other assignments and readings online in between the face-to-face classes.
Accreditation
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| SWK 701 Generalist Practice I | 3 |
| SWK 702 Generalist Practice II | 3 |
| SWK 705 Human Behavior and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWK 707 Human Diversity | 3 |
| SWK 709 Social Welfare Policy and Services | 3 |
| SWK 716 Social Work Research Methodology and Data Analysis | 3 |
| SWK 730 First Year Field Practicum | 6 |
| SWK 801 Advanced Generalist Practice | 3 |
| SWK 803 Differential Assessment | 3 |
| SWK 806 Rural Family and Community Policy | 3 |
| SWK 808 Advanced Practice Evaluation | 3 |
| SWK 812 Practice in Supervision and Administration | 3 |
| SWK 829 Advanced Field Practicum I | 6 |
| SWK 830 Advanced Field Practicum II | 6 |
| SWK Practice Electives* (2) |
6 |
| Total | 57 |
| *Practice Electives | |
| SWK 811 Practice with Aging in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 813 Practice in Health Care and Health Planning in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 814 Practice in Mental Health/Mental Retardation in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 815 Juvenile and Adult Justice System Practice in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 816 Practice with Children and Youth in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 821 Social Work with Substance Abuse/Addictions in Rural and Small Town Environments | 3 |
| SWK 840 Electives (varied) | 3 |
Additional Requirements
Students must register for at least 6 credits each semester, are required to follow the plan for appropriate course sequencing and must complete degree requirements within six years.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/graduate/masters/social-work/index.aspx