MSW Programs
MSW Program Overview
The MSW program is a specialized course of study designed to prepare graduates for clinical practice with individuals, families and groups in agency or organization-based community practice settings. The program is designed to produce graduates who exhibit professional standards, values, and ethics in the practice of social work; who demonstrate a respect for human beings and a commitment to the capacity for growth and change in people; and who demonstrate the application of professional social work principles through professional discipline and self-awareness in the service of all clients. Graduates will be able to engage in a range of practice methodologies appropriate for treatment of individual and family problems and in work with groups.
Program Description
The graduate program in social work is a course of study designed to respond to an identified need in the region for skilled clinical social work practitioners. It is built upon a core of information basic to social work practice, followed by advanced scholarly study in preparation for clinical work with individuals, families, and small groups. An intense field practicum affords the student the opportunity to apply theory gained in the classroom to the problems of agency clients. The MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Program Options (Click + to expand)
Face-to-Face Program Options
Tampa Full-Time Non-Advanced Standing:
Offered over four semesters (Fall, Spring, Fall, and Spring).
Electives may be taken during summer
60 Credit Program
900 Field Hours
Tampa Full-Time Advanced Standing (BSW required):
Option 1: Three non-consecutive semesters (Spring, Summer [optional], Fall, and Spring)
Option 2: Three consecutive semesters (Summer, Fall, and Spring)
35 Credit Program
600 Field Hours
Part-Time Non-Advanced Standing:
Offered on Tampa Campus and Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Offered over 8 consecutive semesters (including summers).
60 Credit Program
900 Field Hours
Part-Time Advanced Standing (BSW required):
Offered on Tampa Campus and Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Offered over 5 consecutive semesters
35 Credit Program
600 Field Hours
Online MSW Program Options
Online Part-Time Non-Advanced Standing:
Offered over 8 consecutive semesters
Program starts every Spring
60 Credit Program
900 Field Hours
Online Part-Time Advanced Standing (BSW required):
Offered over 5 consecutive semesters
Program starts every Summer
35 Credit Program
600 Field Hours
Online Full-Time Advanced Standing (BSW required):
Offered over 3 consecutive semesters
Program starts every summer
35 Credit Program
600 Field Hours
Important Contacts
All inquiries regarding our Face-to-Face MSW program (Tampa campus) are to be directed to Valentina "V" Arcila.
All inquires regarding our Face-to-Face MSW program (Sarasota-Manatee Campus) are to be directed to Dr. Sarah Guadalupe.
All inquiries regarding our Online MSW Program are to be directed to Tiffany Young.
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