College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Social Sciences Department
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Overall, the Master of Social Work  comprises a minimum of 61 credits divided as follows:

  • academic coursework (45 credits)
  • 900 hours of supervised internship (16 credits)

Core Courses

Credits
SWK 510 - Social Work as a Profession 3
SWK 511 - Lifespan Development and the Social Environment 3
SWK 512 - Research and Social Problems                 3
SWK 513 - Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups                                3
SWK 514 - Foundation Practicum in Caribbean Settings I                                           3
SWK 521 -Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice                                                      3
SWK 522 - Organizations, Neighborhoods and Communities 3
SWK 523 - Social Welfare Policy 3
SWK 524 - Agency and Community Development 3
SWK 525 - Foundation Practicum in Caribbean Settings I 3
SWK 531 - Specialized Practice I: Child Neglect and Abuse 3
SWK 532 - Organizational Policy and Leadership in Human Service Programs 3
SWK 533 - Psychopathology and Clinical Interventions 3
SWK 534 – Elective 3
SWK 535 - Advanced Social Work Practicum in Caribbean Settings II                         5
SWK 541 - Specialized Practice II: Juvenile Delinquency, Prevention, Development and Intervention                                                                   
 3
SWK 542 - Specialized Practice III: Child Welfare 3
SWK 543 - Evaluation Research of Social Problems, Services and Interventions       3
SWK 544 - Advanced Social Work Practicum in Caribbean Settings II 5

*A grade of C is the lowest grade counted toward graduation in the Graduate program. Matriculated graduate students are allowed a maximum of two C grades. No course may be taken more than twice.