2 Year Full-Time MSW Program Salt Lake City
Application Deadline
Final: October 15th
Admission decisions announced no later than May 1
2
Years
60
Credit Hours
7 Areas of Focus
Aging in Social Work
Child Welfare in Social Work
Forensic Social Work
Global Social Work
Health in Social Work
Mental Health in Social Work
Substance Use in Social Work
First Year Coursework
First year courses are generalist courses, held during the day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SW 6001 | Practice I | 3.0 |
| SW6030 | HBSE - Human Behavior & Social Environment | 3.0 |
| SW 6040 | DSM and Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| SW 6240 | Social Policies & Programs: Advocacy and Analysis for Justice | 3.0 |
| SW 6511 | Field Practicum I | 3.0 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SW 6002 | Practice II | 3.0 |
| SW 6110 | 3.0 | |
| SW 6120 | Diversity & Social Justice: Reflexive & Ethical SW Practice I | 3.0 |
| SW 6140 | Community-Based Strategies for Social Change | 3.0 |
| SW 6512 | Field Practicum II | 3.0 |
Practicum (fieldwork) is completed on other weekdays, for a total of 450 hours.
Eligibility
The minimum requirements to apply are a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and completion of the MSW prerequisites.
FAQs
Not until spring semester of the first year of the MSW program. After attending a meeting about second year program options, including the Areas of Focus and graduate certificates, students submit declaration paperwork to the MSW Advisor.
The program begins during fall semester, which typically begins the third week of August.
First year courses are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and second year courses are held on Thursdays and Fridays. Practicum is completed on the other days, around two days a week in the first year and three days a week during the second year. The majority of practicum placements are during normal business hours, though some agencies may have more flexible hours.