Coursework
Coursework
Coursework
Course sequencing is designed to progressively introduce social work knowledge, values, and skills grounded in the CSWE nine core competencies. These courses are divided into 2 sectrions: generalist and specialization
A complete list of courses that will be offered in any given semester may be found on Section Tally:
select the term (semester), then search for "SWK-Social Work" in "Subject."
If you have any issues with registration, please email globalstudent@rowan.edu
Generalist Year vs Specialization Year
Generalist Year
Generalist Coursework (30 credits): Our generalist education prepares students for engagement with clients (e.g. individuals, families, groups, and communities), needs assessment, outreach, and service linkage. Providing the basis for our specialization sequence, the generalist curriculum consists of 30 credits: 18 generalist introductory course credits + 6 credits of generalist field education- practicum and seminar. Two additional courses/6 credits of advanced generalist coursework help frame specialization content introduced in the second year of the MSW program.
Specialization Year
Specialization Coursework (20 credits): Mental health, equity and well-being builds on the generalist curriculum through a deliberate focus on the relationship between these concepts across practice and population contexts. Our specialization coursework is designed to prepare students with an integrated concept of well-being that frames health and mental health through an equity lens. It will prepare students for work across settings and populations to build equitable and responsive services and be trained to recognize and dismantle disparities across systems and disciplines and/or recognize the impact of disparities on individuals, families, groups, or communities served.
The specialization consists of 12 required coursework credits and 8 credits of advanced field education, as well as the 3 credits of advanced generalist practice and 3 credits of research and evaluation mentioned above in the "Generalist Coursework" section. The first semester of the specialization year introduces the concept of transdisciplinary social work and integrated care and links practice areas and disciplines through trauma informed approaches. These concepts are introduced and taught concurrently with advanced practice and field education:
MSW Specialization Year: Mental Health, Equity, and Well-being Semester 1
- SWK 01650 Advanced Field Experience and Seminar 1 (4 credits)
- SWK 01620 Advanced Practice (advanced generalist)
- SWK 01640 Impact and Intersections of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Trauma
- SWK 01670 Transdisciplinary Social Work and Integrated Care
MSW Specialization Year: Mental Health, Equity and Well-being Semester 2
The final MSW program semester continues to add depth and dimension to well-being, helping students to critically examine practice and paradigms through a person-in-environment/program-in-environment fit:
- SWK 01651 Advanced Field Experience and Seminar (4 credits)
- SWK 01610 Advanced Social Work Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Planning (advanced generalist)
- SWK 01630 Mental Health and Healthcare Policy
- SWK 01660 Emerging Approaches to Integrative Health and Well Being
Options for MSW study include:
- Traditional 2 Year: Mix of hybrid courses and in person courses meet 2 evenings a week for 2 years in the fall, spring, and summer semesters with 450 hours of field education each semester.
- Extended 3 Year: This option allows students to continue full time study at a slower pace across three years.
- Advanced Standing: Beginning in Fall 2024, graduates from a fully accredited BSW program recognized by CSWE will be allowed to waive up to 30 credits of first year generalist coursework.
