University of Kansas Master of Social Work Program

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

MSW graduates EXCEED national licensure first-time pass rates

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KU

74%

NATIONAL

LSCSW 78%

KU

74%

NATIONAL

1.7

median YEARS TO DEGREE (YTD)

85%

16%

OVERALL EMPLOYMENT of social workers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations

of MSW graduates are EMPLOYED FULL-TIME immediately after graduation

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Employed Full-time 82% Employed Part-time 11% Employed Full-time Other 3% Seeking Employment 4%

$62,847

is the ANNUAL SALARY for an experienced social worker in Kansas according to the 2019 Kansas Statewide Wage Survey

EXCEPTIONAL & FLEXIBLE

RANKED IN TOP 12%

of public institution SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE PROGRAMS by U.S. News and World Report, making it the TOP RANKED and LONGEST RUNNING program IN KANSAS Council on Social Work Education ACCREDITATION requires continuous evaluation with an annual review of student learning outcomes as measured by demonstration of the NINE SOCIAL WORK COMPETENCIES in practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

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LOCATIONS to choose from that offer the MSW • • • •

Lawrence (main campus) Overland Park Garden City Pittsburg

*Class offerings differ by location.

visit socwel.ku.edu/msw for more info

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK The Master of Social Work degree prepares graduates for advanced social work practice in one of two broad specializations — either clinical social work practice with individuals, families and groups or social work macro practice aimed at social service administration, social policy development and social advocacy.

1 & 2 YEAR PLANS OF STUDY

The one year Advanced Standing requires a bachelor’s of social work degree to apply.

• 38 credit hours as follows, • 6 credit hours of course content during the summer • 18 credit hours of course content during fall & spring • 14 credit hours of field practicum during the fall & spring The two year Traditional plan of study requires a bachelor’s degree, of any major other than social work, from an accredited university or college to apply.

• 64 credit hours as follows, • 36 credit hours of course content during the two years • 28 credit hours of field practicum during the two years

LAWRENCE & OVERLAND PARK

The Advanced Standing and Traditional plans of study are offered on the main campus in Lawrence and at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park.

• Clinical and macro specializations available • Full-time and part-time options • Day, night, and weekend classes • Classes offered in both on-campus and blended formats

PARTNERSHIP SITES

All partnership sites offer the clinical specialization.

Garden City - When enrollment is adequate, the one year Advanced Standing and the two year Traditional plans of study are offered every year in the blended format with on-campus classes held at Garden City Community College on Saturdays.

Pittsburg - When enrollment is adequate, the one year Advanced Standing and the two year Traditional plans of study are offered every year. The Advanced Standing is taught in the blended format with on-campus classes held at Pittsburg State University on Saturdays. The Traditional plan of study first year is taught in the traditional in-person, oncampus format* and the second year is taught in the blended format with on-campus classes held at Pittsburg State University on Saturdays. *Pittsburg Partnership Site Traditional plan of study first year curriculum is offered through Pittsburg State University.

In times of public health or other widespread crises, all class sessions may be offered online until the crisis has passed.

CURRICULUM COMPLETION PLANS Traditional Curriculum Full-time* Generalist Courses (Traditional) First year of the program | 32 credit hours • SW 701/702: Basic Field Practicum • SW 710: Social Work Practice I • SW 711: Social Work Practice II • SW 713: Community and Organizational Practice • SW 720: Social Policy and Program Analysis • SW 730: Human Behavior in the

Social Environment • SW 740: Social Work Research Professional Courses (Clinical Specialization) Second year of the program | 32 credit hours • SW 801/802: • SW 810: • SW 811: • SW 83X: • SW 863: • SW 87X: • SW 8XX:

Advanced Field Practicum Clinical Social Work Practice Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice Integrative Seminar Mental Health and Psychopathology Diversity Selective Elective

-orProfessional Courses (Macro Specialization) Second year of the program | 32 credit hours • SW 804/805: Advanced Field Practicum • SW 840: Program Design and Grant Writing • SW 841: Advanced Policy and Programs • SW 842: Assessing and Managing Outcomes • SW 843: Program Management and Supervision • SW 846: Advanced Community and Advocacy

Practice • SW 849: Managing Financial Resources Total credit hours: 64

WHAT IS FIELD PRACTICUM?

Advanced Standing Curriculum Full-time* Summer | 6 credits • SW 712: • SW 8XX:

Social Work Practice Seminar Elective

Professional Courses (Clinical Specialization) 32 credit hours • SW 801/802: Advanced Field Practicum • SW 810: Clinical Social Work Practice • SW 811: Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice • SW 83X: Integrative Seminar • SW 863: Mental Health and Psychopathology • SW 87X: Diversity Selective • SW 8XX: Elective -orProfessional Courses (Macro Specialization) 32 credit hours • SW 804/805: Advanced Field Practicum • SW 840: Program Design and Grant Writing • SW 841: Advanced Policy and Programs • SW 842: Assessing and Managing Outcomes • SW 843: Program Management and Supervision • SW 846: Advanced Community and Advocacy

Practice • SW 849: Managing Financial Resources Total credit hours: 38 *Part-time completion plans available at socwel.ku.edu

MSW APPLICATION DEADLINES Advanced Standing - February 1 Traditional - March 1

The MSW curriculum requires field education, or internship, with practicum placements in agencies throughout Kansas and Missouri. The Field Education Office works closely with students and agencies to secure an enriching field practicum experience. Every effort is made to locate a field placement within a one hour drive from the student’s home.

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Affiliated FIELD AGENCIES

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STUDENTS placed at agencies in Kansas and

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CLOCK HOURS a week at your field agency while taking generalist, or first year, courses

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CLOCK HOURS a week at your field agency while taking specialization, or second year, clinical practice courses

SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED 2020-21

$555,012

in scholarships funds were AWARDED

50%

of MSW STUDENTS received a scholarship

DEI The School strives to be leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the University and in our community.

We want to ensure all students, faculty and staff feel safe, heard and valued. The School’s DEI Fellows & Scholars Program, helps fund students at all three levels: BSW, MSW, and PhD. View socwel.ku.edu/dei for more details.

VISION OF JUSTICE MISSION OF CHANGE To supplement the student experience, all incoming students are asked to state their vision of justice - big or small. We hope students use their vision to assist and help structure ideas for their coursework. If used throughout various aspects of the program, by graduation, the student will have a body of work that is designed to create change and move us all closer to a more just society.

CONTACT Ashley Anguiano Gomez Recruitment Coordinator aagomez@ku.edu 785-864-4768

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action institution.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE University of Kansas 1545 Lilac Lane Lawrence, KS 66045-3129 Phone: (785) 864-4720 Fax: (785) 864-5277 socwel.ku.edu connect.ku.edu

2020 MSW Program Guide Main Campus