Delivered Online
with live online lectures and discussions, and on-site field work.

Note:
Applications for the non-BSW Program are no longer being accepted for course work beginning January 2009.

The admission deadline for the Advanced Generalist MSW is November 15, 2008 for courses work beginning May 2009.

The Department of Social Work will be reviewing additional admission dates for new cohorts due to increased interest in the online program. Please provide your contact information so that you receive future announcements and updates about the online, part-time MSW program admission deadlines, please send us an e-mail with your name, address, daytime phone and e-mail address to undonline@mail.und.edu

The next admission deadline for BSW students will be November 15, 2010, for Advanced Generalist MSW coursework beginning May 2011.

The next admission deadline for Non BSW students will be June 15, 2011, for Foundation MSW coursework beginning January 2012.

Again, if you would like to receive future announcements and updates about the online, part-time MSW program, please send your name, address, daytime phone, and e-mail to undonline@mail.und.edu

Course Descriptions

SWK 515 - GP Field Instruction I - 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to field. Corequisite: SWK 516.
Application of foundation coursework in field practicum placement, focusing on entry into organizations and beginning work with individuals and families. S/U grading only.

SWK 516 - GP Field Seminar I - 1 credit
Corequisite: SWK 515.
Integration of foundation coursework with field practicum placement. Regular grading.

SWK 517 - GP Field Instruction II - 5 credits
Prerequisite or Corequisite: SWK 515. Corequisite: SWK 518.
Application of foundation coursework into field practicum placement, focusing on generalist practice with the problem solving process with all system levels and evaluation of practice. S/U grading only.

SWK 518 - GP Field Seminar II - 1 credit
Corequisite: SWK 517.
Integration of foundation coursework with field practicum placement. Regular grading.

SWK 527 - AG HBSE I - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Theories and research regarding complex situations to guide advanced generalist practice with individuals and families. Building on systems and complexity theory, with a strengths perspective. Regular grading.

SWK 528 - AG HBSE II - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Theories and research regarding complex situations to guide advanced practice with groups, communities, and organizations, building on systems and complexity theory, with a strengths perspective. Regular grading.

SWK 529 - AG Research Methods/Analysis - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Qualitative and quantitative research analysis and communication of results. Regular grading.

SWK 530 - AGP with Individuals - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with individuals, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading.

SWK 533 - AGP with Families - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with families, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading.

SWK 534 - AGP with Treatment Groups - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 527, SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with treatment groups, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading.

SWK 535 - AGP with Communities - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with communities, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice.Regular grading.

SWK 536 - AGP with Organizations - 2 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Prerequisites or corequisites: SWK 528, SWK 529. Advanced generalist social work practice with organizations, regarding complex situations, using evidence based practice. Regular grading.

SWK 560 - Supervision - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration. Supervisory tasks in human service settings, including both administrative and clinical functions.

SWK 560 - Advanced Issues in Aging - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration. This course will provide an overview of the experience of older people in society, including social, psychological, physical, cultural, economic, environmental and gender issues that effect, and are affected by, the senior population in the process of aging.

SWK 560 - Clinical Diagnosis - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration. The Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-IV-TR) is used as an organizing framework for reviewing major mental disorders. Students will use critical thinking to begin the development of differential diagnostic skills.

SWK 560 - Sexual Minority Issues (GLBT) - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration.
This course will provide students with an overview of issues particular to LGBTQ community, and to assist in improving skills in students' ability to practice with people who identify as LGBTQ and advocate for social change on this community's behalf.

SWK 560 - School Social Work - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration.
This course will provide an overview of School Social Work including the history, current framework, special education system and unique ethical issues that arise in this setting.

SWK 560 - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Admission into the Advanced Generalist Concentration.
This course will explore Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from a clinical perspective including, diagnostic criteria, pervasiveness and best practice treatment. Particular focus will be placed on the impact of returning Veterans.

SWK 580 - AGP Field Instruction I - 5 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to field. Corequisite: SWK 581. Advanced generalist field practicum placement in human service organization, focusing on application of advanced level knowledge, values, and skills in the context of an organization, development of professional self, and evaluation of practice. S/U grading only.

SWK 581 - AGP Field Seminar I - 1 credit
Corequisite: SWK 580. Integration of other coursework into field practice. Regular grading.

SWK 582 - AGP Field Instruction II - 5 credits
Prerequisite or corequisite: SWK 580. Corequisite: SWK 583. Advanced generalist field practicum placement with more independent practice, demonstrating leadership. S/U grading only.

SWK 583 - AGP Field Seminar II - 1 credit
Corequisite: SWK 582. Integration of other coursework into field practice. Regular grading.