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  A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).

Social Work MSW - Four year, 54 s.h. program


Academic Career

0 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
54 s.h. of graduate level coursework must be completed; graduate transfer credits allowed upon approval. More information is included in the General Catalog and on department website. a
Admitted students attend orientation prior to the start of 1st (fall) semester.

First Year

15 s.h.

Fall

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:6100 - Thinking Like a Social Worker 3 s.h.
SSW:6200 - Development of Professional Use of Self 3 s.h.

Spring

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:6500 - Social, Economic, Environ Justice I 3 s.h.
SSW:6600 - Engaging With Evidence 3 s.h.

Summer

3 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
Elective course b 3 s.h.

Second Year

15 s.h.

Fall

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:6300 - Theory Skills Working Indiv & Families 3 s.h.
SSW:6400 - Theory Skills Working Orgs & Communities 3 s.h.
Students attend generalist practicum planning meeting with field administrator

Spring

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:6700 - Generalist Practicum in Social Work 3 s.h.
SSW:6701 - Generalist Practice Seminar 1 s.h.
Elective course (optional) c 2 s.h.

Summer

3 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
Elective course b 3 s.h.

Third Year

15 s.h.

Fall

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:7310 - Clinical Practice I: Treatment Planning OR SSW:7410 - Leadership Practice I: Community Bldg d 3 s.h.
SSW:7500 - Social, Economic, Environ Justice II 3 s.h.

Spring

6 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:7320 - Clinical Practice II: Interv, Eval, Term or SSW:7420 - Leadership Practice II: Policy Advocacy d 3 s.h.
SSW:7330 - Clinical Practice III: Selected Topics or SSW:7430 - Leadership Practice III: Leading Orgs d 3 s.h.
Students attend advanced practicum planning meeting with field administrator

Summer

3 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
Elective course b 3 s.h.

Fourth Year

13 - 15 s.h.

Fall

7 - 8 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
SSW:7550 - Program and Practice Evaluation 3 s.h.
SSW:7600 - Practicum With Clinical Specialization or SSW:7750 - Practicum Leadership Specialization or SSW:7760 - Practicum in School Social Work d 3 - 4 s.h.
SSW:7601 - Clinical Practicum Seminar I or SSW:7751 - Leadership Practicum Seminar I d 1 s.h.

Spring

6 - 7 s.h.
Course Semester Hours
Students may opt to apply and take the Iowa Licensure Exam
SSW:7600 - Practicum With Clinical Specialization or SSW:7750 - Practicum Leadership Specialization or SSW:7760 - Practicum in School Social Work d 3 - 4 s.h.
SSW:7602 - Clinical Practicum Seminar II or SSW:7752 - Leadership Practicum Seminar II d 1 s.h.
Elective course (optional) c 2 s.h.
Degree Application: apply for May graduation
Footnotes
Footnote Letter Footnote Description
a Students must complete specific requirements in the University of Iowa Graduate College after program admission. Refer to the Graduate College website and the Manual of Rules and Regulations for more information.
b Students complete 9 s.h. in elective coursework; must be numbered 3000 or higher to be counted for graduate credit. Work with the program administrator or faculty advisor to determine appropriate courses and sequence.
c Complete additional coursework this semester if hours are needed to meet part-time registration requirements for financial aid/loans.
d Work with faculty advisor to determine appropriate coursework and sequence.
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