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Master of Social Work
The Master's in Social Work at Eastern Michigan University has a strong tradition of providing quality education through its nationally accredited programs. Our values are progressive and include service, social justice, dignity and the worth of person, the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. We express these values by developing leaders for social and economic justice. We address the problems people experience in their everyday lives: violence, mental illness, drug abuse, racism, poverty, ageism and family problems by teaching our students the necessary skills and knowledge to address these issues.
Career Opportunities
The Master’s Degree in Social Work (M.S.W.) prepares graduates for advanced social work practice at both the direct practice and leadership levels, with individuals, families, groups and communities. The M.S.W. program’s specialized classes and field placements promote empowerment and interventions at multiple levels - with individuals, families, agencies, communities and/ or social policy. Graduates of the M.S.W. program are typically promoted to higher levels of responsibility at their current workplace, or readily obtain master’s level positions in community agencies, state or county human services, and advocacy organizations.
Number of Credits
The number of credits required to complete a M.S.W. depends upon the undergraduate preparation of the student. Those students with a B.S.W. from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education can complete the M.S.W. program with 35 credit hours. Those with a non-social work bachelor's degree will need to add foundation level classes and can complete the program with 63 credit hours.
Program of Study
The number of credits required to complete a M.S.W. depends upon the undergraduate preparation of the student. Those students with a B.S.W. from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education can complete the M.S.W. program with 35 credit hours. Those with a non-social work bachelor’s degree will need to add foundation level classes and can complete the program with 63 credit hours.
Foundation Level: 31 credit hours
- SWRK 502 Social Work Profession and Services (3)
- SWRK 506 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (2)
- SWRK 507 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (2)
- SWRK 510 Communication Skills for Professional Practice (3)
- SWRK 520 Generalists Social Work Practice (3)
- SWRK 521 Policy Analysis and Change (3)
- SWRK 526 People of Color: A Strengths Perspective (2)
- SWRK 528 Practice with Women (2)
- SWRK 530 Social Work Research Methodology (3)
- SWRK 588, 589a and 589b Field Experience I, IIa & IIb (8)
Advanced Level: 24 credit hours
- SWRK 610 Empowerment: Social Justice and Social Change (2)
- SWRK 630 Action Research (3)
- SWRK 688, 689, 690 Field Experience III, IV, V (10)
Select one of the following three concentrations:
Family and Children’s Services
- SWRK 640 Policies and Issues in Services to Families (3)
- SWRK 643 Families in the Social Environment (3)
- SWRK 644 Family-Centered Practice (3)
Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency
- SWRK 650 Policy Issues in the Health Care Setting (3)
- SWRK 652 Mental Illness Services (HBSE/Practice) (3)
- SWRK 653 Chemical Dependency Services (HBSE/Practice) (3)
Services to the Aging
- SWRK 620 Policy Issues and Older People (3)
- SWRK 623 Applied Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (3)
- SWRK 624 Working with Aging People (3)
Elective Courses
Add the following number of elective credits according to your program.
- Advanced Standing: 11 elective credits
- Full Program: 8 elective credits
Accreditation
The Master's in Social Work Program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Course Sequence
The M.S.W. is a weekday evenings and Saturdays program, and classes are offered at EMU’s main campus in Ypsilanti. In addition, the Advanced Standing, Children and Families concentration is offered at EMU–Detroit.
For More Information
For an application packet and more information about the course content and requirements for admissions to the M.S.W. program, visit the School of Social Work site or contact the location most convenient for you:
EMU Main Campus
School of Social Work
317 Marshall Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.6892 or 734.487.4484
msw.program@emich.edu
Washtenaw County/Weekend University
101 Boone Hall
Continuing Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
800.777.3521
extended.programs@emich.edu
EMU–Detroit
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Road
Detroit, MI 48235-1497
313.342.2731 | Fax: 313.342.2767
detroit@emich.edu
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