A minimum of 63 semester credit hours is required for the M.S.W. degree. All students are required to complete the 15 credit hour foundation semester plus 48 credit hours in the student's chosen concentration and electives. The degree program is flexible after the first semester and can be completed in a variety of ways within a four year time frame. Examples of enrollment models are shown below. *These are examples only and do not need to be followed exactly. Please see the MSW Curriculum and the Degree Plan Checklist for more information about required coursework.

Students are admitted into full-time, flex option or weekend college enrollment status. Changing from one enrollment plan to another requires prior approval from the advisor. Shown below are models for full-time and flex option. Enrollment models for weekend college and advanced standing can be found in the sections on the website covering information on those programs.

Full Time Enrollment Plan (2 year model)

Total credit hours=63

MACRO Practice students take one additional concentration course and one less elective.

Flex Option Enrollment Plan (3 year model)

Total credit hours=63

MACRO Practice students take one additional concentration course and one less elective.

Flex Option Enrollment Plan (4 year model)

Total credit hours=63

MACRO Practice students take one additional concentration course and one less elective.

Content Areas

The 15 semester credit hour foundation includes the following content areas:

• Social Welfare Policy
• Human Behavior and the Social Environment
• Social Work Practice
• Practice Lab
• Field Practicum

Enrollment and Scheduling Notes:

• The foundation semester serves as the prerequisite for all other coursework.
• Field IV must be taken in your graduating semester, and Field III must be taken in the semester immediately prior to Field IV.
• A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for the M.S.W. 
• The program cannot be completed totally in the evening or weekends.