College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Social Sciences Department
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Overall, the Master of Social Work comprises a minimum of 61 credits divided as follows:
- academic coursework (45 credits)
- 900 hours of supervised internship (16 credits)
Core Courses |
Credits |
| SWK 510 - Social Work as a Profession | 3 |
| SWK 511 - Lifespan Development and the Social Environment | 3 |
| SWK 512 - Research and Social Problems | 3 |
| SWK 513 - Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups | 3 |
| SWK 514 - Foundation Practicum in Caribbean Settings I | 3 |
| SWK 521 -Trauma-Informed Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SWK 522 - Organizations, Neighborhoods and Communities | 3 |
| SWK 523 - Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| SWK 524 - Agency and Community Development | 3 |
| SWK 525 - Foundation Practicum in Caribbean Settings I | 3 |
| SWK 531 - Specialized Practice I: Child Neglect and Abuse | 3 |
| SWK 532 - Organizational Policy and Leadership in Human Service Programs | 3 |
| SWK 533 - Psychopathology and Clinical Interventions | 3 |
| SWK 534 – Elective | 3 |
| SWK 535 - Advanced Social Work Practicum in Caribbean Settings II | 5 |
| SWK 541 - Specialized Practice II: Juvenile Delinquency, Prevention, Development and
Intervention |
3 |
| SWK 542 - Specialized Practice III: Child Welfare | 3 |
| SWK 543 - Evaluation Research of Social Problems, Services and Interventions | 3 |
| SWK 544 - Advanced Social Work Practicum in Caribbean Settings II | 5 |
*A grade of C is the lowest grade counted toward graduation in the Graduate program. Matriculated graduate students are allowed a maximum of two C grades. No course may be taken more than twice.