Social Work, M.S.W.
Saint Louis University’s Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is a CSWE-accredited, highly ranked program that prepares students for meaningful careers in social work practice and leadership. Designed with a strong student-centered focus, the program supports learners from diverse backgrounds as they prepare to serve individuals, families and communities facing complex social, health and economic challenges.
As an M.S.W. student, you will build skills in clinical practice, case management, crisis intervention, group work, policy advocacy, and community and organizational practice. The curriculum emphasizes ethical practice, social justice and evidence-informed decision making, preparing you to work effectively across a wide range of settings.
With multiple formats, pathways and practice options, the M.S.W. program gives you the flexibility to build an experience that fits your goals, your background and your life. Whether you are entering the field for the first time, continuing your education in social work or bringing experience from another discipline, you will find a pathway at SLU that supports your journey.
Begin your journey at SLU — where compassion meets action.
Program Highlights
The M.S.W. program is designed to meet you where you are - academically, professionally, and personally. With multiple formats, pathways, and practice options, you can build a graduate experience that fits your goals and your life.
Flexible format. Complete the M.S.W. in person or online. Online courses are offered primarily in an asynchronous format, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule. In-person classes are held in the evenings to support working students. Whether you choose an in-person or online format, you can enroll full-time or part-time, with summer courses available.
Multiple pathways to the M.S.W.
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Traditional pathway for students without a bachelor’s degree in social work
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Advanced standing for students with a bachelor’s degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program
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Accelerated pathways for students from any major at Saint Louis University and from select majors at partner institutions
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Dual degree options that combine social work with other disciplines
Career-ready field education. Fieldwork is integrated throughout the program, so you gain hands-on experience in real practice settings while you learn — preparing you for professional practice and licensure.
Choice of practice focus. You choose between applied behavior analysis, clinical, and community and organization practice concentrations to match your career goals.
Mission-driven education. Rooted in SLU’s Jesuit values, the M.S.W. emphasizes social justice, ethical practice, service and leadership for the common good.
These options allow you to tailor your M.S.W. experience — whether you are entering the field for the first time, returning to school as a working professional or building interdisciplinary expertise.
Curriculum Overview
The M.S.W. curriculum is designed to move you from broad foundations to focused, advanced practice*. You’ll begin with generalist courses that introduce core social work theory, values and methods for working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. These courses are paired with field practica so you can apply what you’re learning in real settings.
After completing the generalist courses and practica, you will choose an advanced practice concentration and take specialized courses and complete field practicum in your area of interest. SLU offers three concentration options:
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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Clinical
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Community and Organization
Generalist Requirements
The M.S.W. requires 48 credit hours in the Clinical and Community and Organization concentrations. The Applied Behavior Analysis concentration is 53 credit hours due to coursework required for potential dual credentialing.
Advanced Standing Requirements
If you hold a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, you may qualify for advanced standing in the M.S.W. program.
Advanced standing allows you to apply 15 credits toward the degree, fulfilling Generalist courses, and proceed directly to hallmark and concentration coursework, enabling you to complete the M.S.W. in less time.
See Admissions Requirements for further information on eligibility.
Concentrations
Applied Behavior Analysis M.S.W. Concentration
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) concentration integrates social work practice with evidence-based behavioral science. In this concentration, you develop skills to support children, adults, families and organizations in understanding and changing behavior through ethical, research-informed interventions.
This concentration is designed to prepare you for dual professional pathways. Upon completion, you will meet the educational and supervised fieldwork requirements needed to be eligible* for:
- Professional social work licensure
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) certification
By combining social work and applied behavior analysis coursework with supervised field education in a single program, you can pursue eligibility for two professional credentials without completing two separate graduate degrees.
*To earn these credentials, you must successfully pass the required state social work licensure exam and the BCBA® certification exam. The program provides the academic and fieldwork preparation required to sit for both exams.
Clinical M.S.W. Concentration
The Clinical concentration prepares you for direct practice with individuals, families, and groups. Through integrated coursework and field education, you will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation using evidence-informed and culturally responsive approaches.
In the classroom and in the field, you will focus on working with diverse individuals and families across the life span in a variety of practice settings, building the core competencies needed for ethical, effective clinical social work practice and preparation for professional social work licensure.
Community and Organization M.S.W. Concentration
The Community and Organization concentration prepares you to work at the mezzo and macro levels to create change in communities and organizations. You will learn skills in community organizing, advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and policy development and implementation at the local, state and national levels.
Through coursework and field experiences, you will develop the ability to assess community needs, design and manage programs, advocate for social change, and lead organizations that serve the public good.
Social Work Fieldwork
Field education is a central part of your M.S.W. experience. While completing coursework, you will be supervised by an M.S.W. field instructor and work in professional social work roles in the community. Your field placement allows you to apply what you are learning in class to real practice, build professional skills and prepare for licensure.
You can tailor your M.S.W. experience by focusing your coursework and practicum experiences in areas such as:
- Applied behavior analysis
- Community mental health
- Criminal justice
- Forensic social work
- Gerontology
- Medical social work
- Nonprofit administration
- Children and youth
- School social work
- Substance use treatment
- Therapy with individuals and families
- Trauma-informed practice
- Veteran services
These focus areas highlight common directions students pursue through their coursework and field experiences. You will work with advisors and your field liaison at SLU to shape a plan that aligns your interests with available learning opportunities.
Careers in Social Work
An M.S.W. is one of the most versatile graduate degrees you can earn. SLU’s highly ranked program prepares you for careers across health care, mental health, schools, child and family services, criminal justice, aging services, policy and advocacy, nonprofit and public administration, community development and applied behavior analysis. Whether you want to work directly with people, lead organizations, influence policy or change systems, an M.S.W. gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your goals.
Tuition
| Tuition | Total Program Cost |
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| Advanced Standing track Tuition and University Fees | $32,000 |
| Foundation track Tuition and University Fees | $50,000 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid
We are committed to helping you make your graduate education both affordable and meaningful. As an incoming student, you may be eligible for several forms of financial support, including scholarships, fellowships and graduate assistantships, as well as additional funding opportunities available during your program.
FAFSA and Other Resources
All incoming students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. A step-by-step guide to submitting your FAFSA is available online. Saint Louis University Student Financial Services provides a Graduate Financial Aid Handbook that outlines the process of financing your graduate education.
The following links to resources in Saint Louis University Student Financial Services may also be helpful:
Scholarships
All new incoming students will receive a partial scholarship upon admittance, thanks to our generous alumni and benefactors. Scholarship awards vary and are awarded upon admission. No separate application process is required.
Fellowships
In addition to scholarships, the School of Social Work offers competitive graduate fellowships that provide financial support and/or scholarships along with professional experience to graduate students. Unlike scholarships, all fellowships include a work or research requirement, which varies by fellowship type. Graduate Fellows contribute to the School’s teaching, research and administrative activities while furthering their professional development. Find more information on the School of Social Work website.
Newly accepted master's or doctoral students and students in the first year of a program may also be eligible to apply for University-wide diversity, dissertation or presidential fellowships. Find more details on fellowship applications here.
Graduate Assistantships and Internships
Graduate assistantships (GA) are University-funded assistantships awarded by the School of Social Work. They are assigned and funded for two semesters (a duration of 10 months, 20 hours per week), working with designated faculty. Benefits include an option for health insurance coverage (12 months), a stipend and two semesters (fall and spring) of tuition remission.
Under faculty mentors, GAs provide assistance with research/scholarship, teaching, community engagement and other professional, SSW or programmatic activities and are required to attend the University’s Graduate Assistants’ orientation the week before fall classes.
For more information about graduate assistantships, fellowships, scholarships and financial aid, please visit SLU’s Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships, Assistantships and Awards website.
Other Funding for Current Students
Current students may be eligible for conference/training funding. Opportunities and eligibility requirements vary and are communicated throughout the year by the programs.
Accreditation
The social work bachelor's and master's programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
1701 Duke Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457
Phone: 703-683-8080
Saint Louis University offers behavior-analytic coursework that is designed to meet the Pathway 2 behavior-analytic coursework eligibility requirements for BCBA® certification.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
- Graduates will be able to advance human rights and social, racial, economic and environmental justice.
- Graduates will be able to engage anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ADEI) in practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage in policy practice.
- Graduates will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
- Graduates will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
*Learning outcomes from EPAS 2022
Admission Requirements
Successful applicants should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. Conditional admission may be considered for students with cumulative GPAs below 3.00.
Application Requirements
- Application form
- Transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Professional Statement
Requirements for International Students
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency. SLU's M.S.W. program requires a TOEFL of 92 or higher.
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
- Courses taken and/or lectures attended
- Practical laboratory work
- The maximum and minimum grades attainable
- The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
- Any honors or degrees received.
- Credential Evaluation Reports (such as the WES, The Evaluation Company (TEC), or Scholaro) are required.
- International applicants seeking consideration for Advanced Standing must have their academic transcripts formally evaluated and verified by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) to determine equivalency to the required foundational social work competencies.
If admitted to the School of Social Work, the International Office will require additional documentation to issue an I-20. Questions about these requirements can be directed to internationalservices@slu.edu.
Application Deadlines
Fall Admissions
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February 1- Priority deadline for any student wishing to be considered for merit-based scholarships, graduate assistantships and fellowship opportunities.
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June 1- Final deadline for any international candidates wishing to begin their coursework in the fall of that year
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August 1- Final deadline for any domestic student wishing to begin their coursework in the fall of that year
Spring Admissions
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October 1- Final deadline for any international candidates wishing to begin their coursework in the spring of that year
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December 1- Final deadline for any domestic student wishing to begin their coursework in the spring of that year
Review Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The admissions committee considers several factors to determine a candidate's eligibility:
- Academic achievement
- Strength of the undergraduate program
- Application information
- Professional statement
- Work experience
- Any graduate degrees earned
- Motivation
- Leadership and service
- The undergraduate GPA is weighted with other criteria in the admissions process
Advanced Standing
All admission policies and requirements apply to applicants seeking advanced standing.
To be eligible, students must have:
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Completed their bachelor’s in a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
No more than 6 additional transfer credits will be accepted.
Approved advanced standing students will need to complete only 33 or 38*, credits of master's coursework.
*The applied behavior analysis concentration is 38 credits due to students' potential dual credentialing.
Program Requirements
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Generalist Courses | 15 | |
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum | 2 |
| Hallmark Courses | 6 | |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice 1 | 3 |
| or SWRK 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | |
| Concentration Courses | 27-32 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Total Credits | 48-53 | |
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Students pursuing an ABA specialization select SWRK 5749 Ethics in Behavior Analysis (3 cr)
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration
Students must earn a grade of B or better in all Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Advanced Practice Concentration Courses | ||
| SWRK 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| SWRK 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
| SWRK 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| SWRK 5748 | Behavior Change & Process | 3 |
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5774 | Measurement & Experimental Design | 3 |
| Concentration Practicum | ||
| SWRK 5822 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I | 2 |
| SWRK 5820 | Concentration Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5823 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum II | 2 |
| SWRK 5824 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum III | 2 |
| ABA 5115 | Advanced Clinical Research Capstone | 3 |
| ABA 5116 | Practicum IV | 1 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Clinical Concentration
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all Clinical Concentration courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| Clinical Concentration Courses | ||
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5733 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals | 3 |
| SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| Concentration Practicum | ||
| SWRK 5820 | Concentration Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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Up to 6 credits may be taken outside of Social Work (SWRK) courses.
Community and Organization Concentration
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all Community and Organization Concentration courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Community and Organization Concentration Courses | ||
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice 2 | 3 |
| SWRK 5721 | Community Theory & Practice 1 | 3 |
| SWRK 5785 | Organizational & Program Planning 1 | 3 |
| Concentration Practicum | ||
| SWRK 5820 | Concentration Integrative Seminar 1 | 1 |
| SWRK 5832 | Community & Organization Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| SWRK 5833 | Community & Organization Practicum II 2 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select four courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute 3 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
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These courses are only offered in an online format.
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These courses are offered in both an online and an in-person format.
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Up to 6 credits may be taken outside of Social Work (SWRK) courses.
This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.
Roadmap notes:
- This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
- Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (12 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: SWRK 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5774 | Research Methods for Everyday Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5822 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| SWRK 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| SWRK 5748 | Behavior Change & Process | 3 |
| SWRK 5823 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum II | 2 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5824 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum III | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
| ABA 5115 | Advanced Clinical Research Capstone | 3 |
| ABA 5116 | Practicum IV | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 53 | |
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration (6 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum | 2 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: SWRK 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5774 | Research Methods for Everyday Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| SWRK 5748 | Behavior Change & Process | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5822 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5823 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum II | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5824 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum III | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Summer | ||
| ABA 5115 | Advanced Clinical Research Capstone | 3 |
| ABA 5116 | Practicum IV | 1 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 53 | |
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Advanced Standing
Roadmap assumes a fall semester start and a 12 credit hour per semester majority. For individualized roadmaps, please meet with the program firector or your faculty advisor.
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
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| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: SWRK 5746 | Principles & Concepts in Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5774 | Research Methods for Everyday Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5822 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum I 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5747 | Behavioral Assessment | 3 |
| SWRK 5748 | Behavior Change & Process | 3 |
| SWRK 5823 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum II | 2 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5749 | Ethics in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SWRK 5824 | Applied Behavior Analysis Practicum III | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5002 | Philosophy of Behavioral Science | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| ABA 5115 | Advanced Clinical Research Capstone | 3 |
| ABA 5116 | Practicum IV | 1 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5001 | Supervision and Organizational Behavior Management | 3 |
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
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Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820
Clinical Concentration (12 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum 1 | 2 |
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5733 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals 2 | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I 3 | 2 |
| SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
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Must be taken concurrently with SWRK 5819
- 2
SWRK 5733 must be taken either concurrently or after SWRK 5842.
- 3
Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820
Clinical Concentration (6 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5762 | Diagnosis & Assessment in Clinical Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5736 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Groups | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5733 | Advanced Clinical Practice with Individuals 2 | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I 3 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
- 1
Must take concurrently with SWRK 5819
- 2
SWRK 5733 must be taken either concurrently or after SWRK 5842.
- 3
Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820
Clinical Concentration Advanced Standing
Roadmap assumes a fall semester start and a 12 credit hour per semester majority. For individualized roadmaps, please meet with the program director or your faculty advisor.
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select three courses with the "Social Work Clin" attribute 1 | 9 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5842 | Clinical Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5843 | Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| Select two courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 6 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
Clinical concentration courses are SWRK 5733, SWRK 5736, and SWRK 5762. Select which course(s) to take based on the format you need (i.e., online or in-person).
- 2
Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820
Community and Organization Concentration (12 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5721 | Community Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum 1 | 2 |
| Select two courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5785 | Organizational & Program Planning | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5832 | Community & Organization Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5833 | Community & Organization Practicum II | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Community and Organization Concentration (6 credit hours per semester)
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5725 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWRK 5750 | Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, & Groups | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5702 | Social Policy | 3 |
| SWRK 5751 | Social Work Practice with Communities & Organizations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5819 | Generalist Integrative Practice Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5841 | Master of Social Work Generalist Practicum 1 | 2 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5785 | Organizational & Program Planning | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5721 | Community Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5832 | Community & Organization Practicum I 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Community and Organization Concentration Advanced Standing
Roadmap assumes a fall semester start and a 12 credit hour per semester majority. For individualized roadmaps, please meet with the program director or your faculty advisor.
Students must earn a B/S or better in all Practica, Generalist and ABA courses to pass the courses and matriculate. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all other courses.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| SWRK 5708 | Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5785 | Organizational & Program Planning | 3 |
| Select two courses with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| SWRK 5707 | Policy Practice for Social Justice | 3 |
| SWRK 5721 | Community Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5820 | Specialization Integrative Seminar | 1 |
| SWRK 5832 | Community & Organization Practicum I 1 | 2 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| SWRK 5706 | Antiracism and Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWRK 5833 | Community & Organization Practicum II | 3 |
| Select one course with the "Social Work MSW Elective" attribute | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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Must take concurrently with SWRK 5820
For admission questions, contact:
School of Social Work Graduate Admissions Office
sswadmissions@slu.edu
314-977-2752
For program questions, contact:
Kristi Richter
Director of Master of Social Work program
Assistant clinical professor of social work
kristi.richter@slu.edu
314-977-2738