What courses will I take as an MSW student with a Bachelor's degree in Social
Work?
Plan A (with thesis): MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK with BSSW (39 units) 3 ½ years
*Semester and year of taking the course can be interchanged within the academic year (depending on course offering)
*SW 299.1 must come first before SW 299.2
*FI can be taken even before SW 299.1 or 2 but must be taken after all core courses and at least one area of specialization
Area of Specialization (Major Course): just choose one area of specialization
Social Administration – SW 211 & SW 212
Clinical Practice – SW 221 & SW 222
Community Organizing – SW 230 & SW 231
Plan B (with Comprehensive Exam): MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK with BSSW (39 units) 3 ½ years
*Semester and year of taking the course can be interchanged (depending on course offering)
*SW 299.1 must come first before SW 299.2
*FI can be taken even before SW 299.1 or 2, but must be taken after all core courses and at least one area of specialization
Elective List
SW 253 or any major course apart from the area of specialization
Cognate
Any 200-level course from any Field
Area of Specialization (Major Course): just choose one area of specialization
Social Administration – SW 211 & SW 212
Clinical Practice – SW 221 & SW 222
Community Organizing – SW 230 & SW 231
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