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Master of Social Work Advanced Standing coursework overview

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  • total quarter credits: 48
  • Quarter length: 10 weeks
  • Course length: 10 weeks
  • Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Example sequence Core Practicum

Course requirements

  • Core 7 courses
  • Elective 2 courses
  • Practicum 3 courses

Example program course sequence

This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, you can take up to three courses per quarter; the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.

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SWK5012 Required Course Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of psychopathology and differential diagnosis with an emphasis on symptoms, prevalence, possible causes, treatment approaches, and best practices in social work. Students use multiple theoretical frameworks and technology to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within the mental health field. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. 4 quarter credits
SWK5013 Required Course Psychopathology and Advanced Interventions: Theory and Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of psychopathology and differential diagnosis with an emphasis on symptoms, prevalence, possible causes, treatment approaches, and best practices in social work. Students use multiple theoretical frameworks and technology to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within the mental health field. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): SWK5007; completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5008; MSW-Advanced Standing students must have completed or be concurrently registered in SWK5012. 4 quarter credits
SWK5014 Required Course Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate advanced generalist best practice and leadership skills through analysis and application of various psychotherapeutic theoretical methods to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate practice with individuals and families. Students utilize a strengths perspective grounded in social work values and ethics, social justice, human rights, cultural responsiveness, policy practice, the integration of technology, and evidence-based practice. Students engage with dynamic technology to complete assignments and collaborate with other students and faculty in a virtual learning community. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5011 or SWK5012; and Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5013. 4 quarter credits
SWK5015 Required Course Advanced Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation 4 quarter credits Students build on their knowledge in research methodology, data collection, and program evaluation in social work best practice. Students integrate research practice, knowledge, and theory with leadership methods and data processing and analysis to better understand the implications of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data. Students also use and interpret various statistical procedures for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using analytical software and applications. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5011 or SWK5012 or SWK5013. 4 quarter credits
SWK5016 Required Course Integrative Technology in Advanced Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits This course is an introduction to transformative and innovative methods of client interviewing, follow up, documentation, evaluation, professional development, and communication through the use of technology, with particular emphasis on 21st-century social work practice skills used to serve clients. Students engage in interactive role-play activities and create a technology-based initiative that promotes best practices. For MSW and MSW - Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5014. 4 quarter credits
SWK5017 Required Course Clinical Supervision and Leadership in Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits Students examine Advanced Generalist Social Work leadership practice, theories and skills, ethical decision-making, self-care efficacy, strategic planning, and administrative roles in social work organizations. Throughout the course, students investigate technology integration; administrative, educational, and supportive supervision; supervision procedures; conduct of supervision; and legal and regulatory guidelines. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): MSW students must have completed or be currently registered in SWK5016. 4 quarter credits
SWK5526 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 1 4 quarter credits This is the first course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5014, SWK5015, SWK5016, completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5017. MSW students must have completed SWK5026 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details. 4 quarter credits
SWK5527 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 2 4 quarter credits This is the second course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5526 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. 4 quarter credits
SWK5528 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 3 4 quarter credits This is the third course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5527 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details. 4 quarter credits
SWK5018 Required Course Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice: Theories, Skills, Values, and Professional Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain knowledge of a synthesis of all social work practice systems. Students apply critical-thinking skills as they delve into the identification of social work values and ethics; the assessment of professional behaviors and skills; the integration of research, knowledge, human behavior, and theory; and the application and analysis of social work best practice, policy, technology, and leadership. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5528. 4 quarter credits

Total

At least 48 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

† Learners are encouraged to contact their academic advisors for additional details.

Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website.

Practicum/Internship Experience

Learners enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the learner’s area of interest. The practicum/internship experience portion for this program is the signature pedagogy in social work education.

In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, learners integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to participate in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an advanced integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their advanced generalist practice development.

Learners use their practicum/internship experiences to help them achieve their program outcomes and advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to experience direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their professional development.

Practicum and/or Internship hours are considered complete once all program required practicum/internships hours have been successfully achieved. Partial completion of practicum/internship requirements/hours can't be verified for licensure or transfer of hours.

Core course requirements

Complete at least 28 quarter credits in the core courses category. Choose from the courses shown below.

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SWK5016 Required Course Integrative Technology in Advanced Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits This course is an introduction to transformative and innovative methods of client interviewing, follow up, documentation, evaluation, professional development, and communication through the use of technology, with particular emphasis on 21st-century social work practice skills used to serve clients. Students engage in interactive role-play activities and create a technology-based initiative that promotes best practices. For MSW and MSW - Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5014. 4 quarter credits
SWK5017 Required Course Clinical Supervision and Leadership in Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits Students examine Advanced Generalist Social Work leadership practice, theories and skills, ethical decision-making, self-care efficacy, strategic planning, and administrative roles in social work organizations. Throughout the course, students investigate technology integration; administrative, educational, and supportive supervision; supervision procedures; conduct of supervision; and legal and regulatory guidelines. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): MSW students must have completed or be currently registered in SWK5016. 4 quarter credits
SWK5014 Required Course Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families 4 quarter credits Students develop and demonstrate advanced generalist best practice and leadership skills through analysis and application of various psychotherapeutic theoretical methods to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate practice with individuals and families. Students utilize a strengths perspective grounded in social work values and ethics, social justice, human rights, cultural responsiveness, policy practice, the integration of technology, and evidence-based practice. Students engage with dynamic technology to complete assignments and collaborate with other students and faculty in a virtual learning community. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5011 or SWK5012; and Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5013. 4 quarter credits
SWK5012 Required Course Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of psychopathology and differential diagnosis with an emphasis on symptoms, prevalence, possible causes, treatment approaches, and best practices in social work. Students use multiple theoretical frameworks and technology to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within the mental health field. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. 4 quarter credits
SWK5013 Required Course Psychopathology and Advanced Interventions: Theory and Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain an understanding of psychopathology and differential diagnosis with an emphasis on symptoms, prevalence, possible causes, treatment approaches, and best practices in social work. Students use multiple theoretical frameworks and technology to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within the mental health field. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): SWK5007; completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5008; MSW-Advanced Standing students must have completed or be concurrently registered in SWK5012. 4 quarter credits
SWK5015 Required Course Advanced Statistics, Research, and Program Evaluation 4 quarter credits Students build on their knowledge in research methodology, data collection, and program evaluation in social work best practice. Students integrate research practice, knowledge, and theory with leadership methods and data processing and analysis to better understand the implications of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data. Students also use and interpret various statistical procedures for analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using analytical software and applications. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from a CSWE-accredited program. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5011 or SWK5012 or SWK5013. 4 quarter credits
SWK5018 Required Course Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice: Theories, Skills, Values, and Professional Practice 4 quarter credits Students gain knowledge of a synthesis of all social work practice systems. Students apply critical-thinking skills as they delve into the identification of social work values and ethics; the assessment of professional behaviors and skills; the integration of research, knowledge, human behavior, and theory; and the application and analysis of social work best practice, policy, technology, and leadership. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5528. 4 quarter credits

Total

At least 48 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

† Learners are encouraged to contact their academic advisors for additional details.

Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website.

Practicum/Internship Experience

Learners enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the learner’s area of interest. The practicum/internship experience portion for this program is the signature pedagogy in social work education.

In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, learners integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to participate in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an advanced integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their advanced generalist practice development.

Learners use their practicum/internship experiences to help them achieve their program outcomes and advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to experience direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their professional development.

Practicum and/or Internship hours are considered complete once all program required practicum/internships hours have been successfully achieved. Partial completion of practicum/internship requirements/hours can't be verified for licensure or transfer of hours.

Show all descriptions
SWK5527 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 2 4 quarter credits This is the second course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5526 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. 4 quarter credits
SWK5528 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 3 4 quarter credits This is the third course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5527 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details. 4 quarter credits
SWK5526 Practicum Advanced Internship Practicum 1 4 quarter credits This is the first course in a sequence of three required practicum courses during which students complete a minimum of 500 supervised practice education hours. Throughout the practicum, students engage in experiential learning in an agency setting and apply social work best practice theories, professional values, practice techniques, and technology integration skills gained from their advanced generalist coursework. This course includes an integrative seminar that facilitates students' leadership development with regard to graduate-level generalist social work practice. For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): SWK5014, SWK5015, SWK5016, completion of or concurrent registration in SWK5017. MSW students must have completed SWK5026 with a grade of B or higher. Approval of practicum application. All application materials must be received by the first day of the quarter preceding the quarter of the proposed start date. Refer to the current manual for further details. 4 quarter credits

Total

At least 48 quarter credits

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

† Learners are encouraged to contact their academic advisors for additional details.

Capella University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. State licensing regulations and professional standards vary; learners are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of the state in which they intend to work. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website.

Practicum/Internship Experience

Learners enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the learner’s area of interest. The practicum/internship experience portion for this program is the signature pedagogy in social work education.

In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, learners integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to participate in advanced practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an advanced integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their advanced generalist practice development.

Learners use their practicum/internship experiences to help them achieve their program outcomes and advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker. This practicum/internship experience provides learners with the opportunity to experience direct practice with individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Additionally, learners engage in an integrated practicum/internship seminar to support their professional development.

Practicum and/or Internship hours are considered complete once all program required practicum/internships hours have been successfully achieved. Partial completion of practicum/internship requirements/hours can't be verified for licensure or transfer of hours.

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