Social Work

Charles Schwartz, Ph.D, Program Chairperson
Social Work Department
Julian Hall 205
Phone: 605-677-5401
Fax: 605-677-5583
Email: socialwork@usd.edu
Website: www.usd.edu/socialwork

Degrees:

At the present time, a Master’s of Social Work is in the process of being developed with the anticipation that students in the first class will be admitted in Fall of 2010. Further information can be obtained from the Department of Social Work.

Graduate Faculty

Associate Professor:
Charles Schwartz, Associate Professor and Program Chairperson, M.S.W., University of Nebraska-Omaha; Ph.D., University of South Dakota. Specialization: Aging, Macro Practice, and Social Policy.
Elizabeth Talbot, Associate Professor and M.S.W. Program Director, Ph.D., LCSW, Loyola University-Ph.D..

Assistant Professor:
Deborah Aden, Assistant Professor and M.S.W. Program Field Education, M.S.W., LCSW, University of Nebraska-Omaha. Specialization: Field Education
Lloyd Hawes, Assistant Professor, M.S.W, University of West Virginia. Specialization: Medical Social Work, Mental Health.
Debra S. Norris, Assistant Professor, M.S.W., University of Kentucky, Ed.D, University of South Dakota. Specialization: Mental Health, Aging, and Persons with Disabilities.
Kathy LaPlante, Assistant Professor, M.S.W., University of California Berkley. Specialization: Micro Practice, Children and Families and Indian Child Welfare.

Program Description:

The University of South Dakota Master of Social Work program prepares professionals to provide social work services in diverse communities in South Dakota and the surrounding region. The Master of Social Work Program seeks to educate a workforce of social workers who are able to deliver more advanced social work services such as clinical and therapeutic services, administrative and staff supervision, policy analysis and development and community planning and organization which will effectively meet the social services needs of the citizens of our state. The Master of Social Work degree is offered in two formats. For individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree in social work, a 33 credit hour advanced standing concentration curriculum is offered. For individuals who do not possess a baccalaureate degree in social work, a 60 credit hour foundation and concentration curriculum is offered. The admission cycle and application dates differ for the foundation/concentration and advanced programs. For current or further information regarding admissions, contact the USD Graduate School or the Department of Social Work.