Program: Social Work (M.S.W.) - University of South Dakota

Apr 07, 2025

2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Master of Social Work Plan B (non-thesis): Total 60 credit hours required-Regular Standing Track Degree Requirements

Regular Standing Track students are individuals who do not have a baccalaureate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Regular Standing Track students begin courses in the fall term. Below is the Regular Standing Track course schedule for the full-time student:

Master of Social Work Plan B (non-thesis): Total 36 credit hours required-Advanced Standing Track Degree Requirements

For individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in Social Work (e.g. BSW/BSSW) from a CSWE-accredited program, where a 36 credit hour Advanced Standing Track concentration curriculum is offered. Below is the Advanced Standing Track course schedule for the full-time student.

Year One-1st Semester/Bridge Courses/Transition to 2nd Year - Summer (12 credit hours)

SOCW 640 - Diversity and Social Justice in Rural and Urban Communities 3 cr hrs
SOCW 650 - Practice-Informed Quantitative Research 3 cr hrs
SOCW 741 - Mental Health: Assessment and Treatment 3 cr hrs
Advisor approved elective 3 cr hrs

Year One/2nd Semester/Concentration Year - Fall (12 credit hours)

SOCW 730 - Practice With Communities 3 cr hrs
SOCW 740 - Advanced Practice With Individuals, Children and Families 3 cr hrs
SOCW 750 - Practice-Informed Qualitative Research 3 cr hrs
SOCW 783 - Advanced Field Education III 3 cr hrs

Year One/3rd Semester/Concentration Year - Spring (12 credit hours)

SOCW 700 - Advanced Social Policy 3 cr hrs
SOCW 742 - Practice With Organizations, Administration and Supervision 3 cr hrs
SOCW 784 - Advanced Field Education IV 3 cr hrs
Advisor approved elective 3 cr hrs

Social Work (M.S.W.)

Master of Social Work Plan B (non-thesis): Total 60 credit hours required-Regular Standing Track Degree Requirements

Year One/Foundation Year - Fall (12 credit hours)

Year One/Foundation Year - Spring (12 credit hours)

Year One/Bridge Courses/Transition to 2nd Year - Summer (12 credit hours)

Year Two/Concentration Year - Fall (12 credit hours)

Year Two/Concentration Year - Spring (12 credit hours)

Master of Social Work Plan B (non-thesis): Total 36 credit hours required-Advanced Standing Track Degree Requirements

Year One-1st Semester/Bridge Courses/Transition to 2nd Year - Summer (12 credit hours)

Year One/2nd Semester/Concentration Year - Fall (12 credit hours)

Year One/3rd Semester/Concentration Year - Spring (12 credit hours)