MSW Social Work at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The MSW prepares students for advanced social work practice. A 53-credit program and a 33-credit advanced standing program are available. The curriculum offers specializations in Advanced Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups and Advanced Macro Practice with Communities and Systems.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Duration: 2 years / Plan C 33 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Social Work Generalist Courses for Full Program Students, Foundation Curriculum for Advanced Standing Students, Advanced Direct Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups, Advanced Macro Practice with Communities and Systems. The MSW requires 53 credits; a 33 credit advanced standing program is available to graduates of undergraduate social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

One year of work experience in human services that has provided the applicant with opportunities to gain skills used in direct work with clients. Work experience may include paid, volunteer, and intern positions. Please see the School of Social Work's MSW website for more information. An undergraduate degree with liberal arts background that includes course work in history and social sciences, the humanities and the arts, physical and biological sciences, and mathematics. The advanced standing curriculum is designed to be completed in three semesters (summer-fall-spring or fall-spring-summer). Advanced standing students in the Advanced Direct Practice specialization have the option to start the program in summer, depending on when they want to complete the MSW field practicum.

Duration: 2 years / Plan C 33 credits

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