Social Work (MSW)
The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State Mankato offers a full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) program, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) focusing on Advanced Generalist social work practice, including specialization year emphasis on practice in small and rural communities. The MSW degree prepares students for an array of practice areas, such as: administration, clinical behavioral health, community practice, disability, families/children, health, policy practice, substance use, and school social work.
Program Requirements
Research/Methods Course(s)
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Restricted Electives
Foundation Core - Required of all students admitted into the Traditional Program (TR)
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Advanced Standing Core - Required only for students admitted into the Advanced Standing Program (AS)
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Specialization Core - Required of all students
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Unrestricted Electives
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Capstone Course
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Degree Plan
First Year
Fall - 9 Credits
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Spring - 11 Credits
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Summer - 8 Credits
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Second Year
Fall - 9 Credits
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Spring - 11 Credits
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Summer - 8 Credits
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