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THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) PROGRAM The School of Social Work at Arizona State University is committed to the preparation of professional social work practitioners who take pride in their practice, who place the highest value on excellence, and who are willing to devote their careers to finding the most effective methods to understanding and serving those most in need. |
The School of Public Affairs and the School of Social Work offer a dual degree MPA/MSW program. The total credit hour requirement for the dual degree program is 81 credit hours. Separate applications are required for each degree. Each application is reviewed independently and applicants must meet the admissions requirements for both programs. |
THE MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) PROGRAM The professional program leading to the Master of Social Work degree prepares social workers for advanced direct practice, advanced generalist practice, or planning, administration, and community practice. The program is designed to prepare social workers capable of responding effectively to the needs of special populations in the Southwest. Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) Effective for Fall, 2010 admissions: Once admitted to ASU's MSW or Social Work PhD program, students who are from the following states are eligible to apply for a limited number of in-state (AZ resident) tuition rates through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). Participating WRGP states include: Alaska, California (effective for Fall 2010 enrollment); Colorado; Hawaii; Idaho; Montana; Nevada; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oregon; South Dakota; Utah; Washington; and Wyoming. If you are a current resident of one of those states, you are eligible to apply for the program. To be considered for the resident tuition rates, you will need to complete the WRGP Application Form found on the Graduate College website at http://graduate.asu.edu/forms. This form with all supporting documentation must be submitted to Graduate Admissions by the following deadlines: Fall Semester - June 1 Spring Semester - November 1 Summer Term - April 1 WRGP applications received after these deadlines will be considred for the next term. |
The Ph.D. program at ASU emphasizes excellence in research and teaching. The program prepares social work scholars who are cognizant of the importance of practice-oriented and evaluative research in applied agency and community settings and who plan to enhance social work knowledge through research, theory building and teaching. |
SOCIAL WELFARE MINOR The Social Welfare minor prepares students to 1) enter graduate social work or other professional schools; or 2) attain entry-level employment in non-academic settings. The minor enhances and broadens the ability of students to analyze complex family, individual, and societal problems in the context of societal values, cultural diversity, and other social and economic variables. The minor also contributes to students' understanding of society and social behavior, encourages critical thinking, and helps develop communication skills. 2004-2007 Checksheet, Information about the courses to take 2009 Checksheet, Information about the courses to take
ADVANCED DIRECT PRACTICE CONCENTRATION AND SPECIALIZATIONS Advanced direct practice consists of three specializations that prepare students for professorial practice with diverse populations in a wide variety of settings. Building on the foundation knowledge and skills obtained in the first year of the MSW program, advanced practice in the second year is designed to prepare students for enhanced competencies in working with individuals, families, small groups and communities. Across all specializations the curriculum is guided by the social work values that emphasize evidence-based practice, client strengths, social justice, and client empowerment. The primary MSW curriculum goals are to educate and train advanced social work practitioners who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, values and ethics of the profession and who are competent for specialized practice. More information about the specializations
SOCIAL WELFARE BIS CONCENTRATION The Concentration in Social Welfare prepares students for social welfare work and other professional careers where a fundamental knowledge of human relations is required. The Concentration enhances and broadens the ability of students to analyze complex family, individual, and societal problems in the context of societal values, cultural diversity, and other social and economic variables. The Concentration also contributes to students' understanding of society and social behavior, encourages critical thinking, and helps develop communication skills. | |
