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Master of Social Work

The curriculum for the MSW program is currently under revision.  Any changes will apply to the class that is admitted for summer 2010.  More details are forthcoming. Click here to view proposed curriculum.

Beginning with Summer 2010, we expect to admit students into one of the following three options:  Advanced Standing Program, Full-Time Program, Weekend Program.

We are pleased to announce that we hope to introduce an Advanced Standing MSW Program to begin with Summer 2010. Students with BSW degrees and total GPA's of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are advised to apply for Advanced Standing status.

We also anticipate introducing the MSW Weekend Program, which will afford employed students the ability to graduate in two years.

Description of the MSW Program

NC State University Department of Social Work currently offers a two-year full-time and three-year part-time Master of Social Work (MSW). The program prepares students for advanced social work practice in two concentrations, Direct Practice and Community Partnerships.

Goals and objectives

Socially Responsible Practice
  • Apply ethical practice principles presented by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.
  • Identify the mechanisms of privilege, power, and oppression.
  • Practice without discrimination and with respect for human diversity.
  • Explain the history of social welfare and its links to current practice, programs, and policy.
Competent Practice
  • Apply knowledge and skills of the generalist social work perspective with client systems of different sizes, and advanced practice skills in the selected concentration area
  • Work with and in organizations and program delivery systems.
  • Use supervision and consultation.
  • Evaluate own practice.
Leadership in Multiple Practice Environments
  • Apply strategies of advocacy and social change to advance social justice.
  • Assess impact of policies and procedures.
  • Design practice approaches.
  • Apply strategies of managing interpersonal and intergroup relations
Production and Dissemination of Knowledge
  • Determine when research and evaluation are warranted.
  • Evaluate and apply research studies to practice.
  • Conduct ethical research and evaluation of practice.
  • Disseminate research findings in a socially responsible manner.

Accreditation

As of February 2009, the MSW program at NC State has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The Council's Commission on Accreditation is the sole body authorized to accredit social work education programs in the United States.

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