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MSW - Master of Social Work
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
mswsocialwork@nsu.edu
The Master of Social Work degree program is predicated upon the assumption that
social workers should operate from a common base of knowledge, philosophy,
values, and skills. The program is designed to transmit these basic components
through a solid foundation of core and cognate courses. Opportunities are
provided for enlarging the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in a range
of substantive areas. The School of Social Work subscribes to an
ecological/social systems approach which enables the practitioner to provide
services based on client system needs using differentiated models of practice.
The program is built upon a humanistic, democratic philosophy, which emphasizes
the values of social justice and responsibility, and respect for human rights
and dignity. Sensitivity to the unique problems of African Americans and other
diverse groups, and a commitment to an egalitarian social order are integral
features of the curriculum.
The overriding objective of the Master of Social Work Program is the preparation
of students for advanced level professional practice and leadership roles in the
social welfare field, including direct service, supervision, administration,
program planning, policy analysis, and resource development.
A systematic, structured curriculum has been designed to facilitate a synthesis
of theory and practice and inculcate usable knowledge and skills thought
carefully devised course sequences in Human Behavior and the Social Environment,
Research Methods, Practice Methods, and Social Welfare Policy in conjunction
with a lengthy period of intensive field instruction.
Through its graduate program the School of
Social Work strives to produce capable, well-informed graduates who can:
- Achieve a level of analytical, interactional, and
technological competence necessary for responsible and effective
professional practice.
- Contribute to the advancement and refinement of
theoretically sound, empirically tested, practice relevant knowledge, and to
the improvement of standards of professional research, education, and
practice.
- Meet the needs, responsibilities, and manpower
requirements of agencies and programs engaged in providing preventive,
remedial, developmental, and rehabilitative services in Hampton Roads,
across the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in other areas in and out of the
country.
- Pursue advanced training in a doctoral program in social
work or other specialized post-master's training.
Programs of Study
The Master's program permits students to select a program of study from
one of two concentration areas: Clinical - Community Development
MSW admissions requirements:
- A baccalaureate degree, preferably in Social Work, from an
accredited college or university.
- Students from other countries must show equivalent
qualifications. Applicants without the BSW degree may apply, but must meet
specific behavioral science and other prerequisite requirements.
- The applicant's undergraduate transcript must reflect a
GPA of at least 2.7 on a four-(4.0) scale.
- A minimum of twenty (20) semester hours (with GPA of a
least 2.7) in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g. psychology,
sociology, political science, economics, counseling, anthropology, social
work and social welfare).
- A minimum of fifteen (15) hours semester hours in the
Liberal Arts.
- A prerequisite in Human Biology.
- A prerequisite in Social Science Statistics.
- Evidence of computer literacy, which is a prerequisite for
research courses.
- Personal statement.
- Letters of reference.
- Interview upon request of Admissions Committee.
MSW Degree Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours that
are prescribed and selected from courses offered by the School and other
graduate programs.
- Maintenance of a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) on
a 4.0 scale for all academic courses taken.
- Maintenance of a grade of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
for each field practicum.
- Two semesters of full-time residency status. Generally,
the final year of study is used to meet this requirement.
- Completion of all degree requirements within four (4)
years.
- Adherence to the
NASW Code of Ethics.
- All financial obligations to the University and the School
of Social Work must be met before degrees are conferred.
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