Regular Program MSW Online Requirements
The Regular Program MSW Online consists of 43 credits of academic classes, labs and seminars and 18 credits (1,000 clock hours) of supervised field work and practicum, totaling 61 credits. Students begin the program with foundation courses (30 credits) and then move into advanced courses (31 credits). These 61 credits can be completed in two years if enrolled as a full-time student. The typical part-time student can complete the program in three years.
Course Number | Title | Credits Hours |
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Year One – Foundation CoursesFoundation courses emphasize knowledge, skills, and values needed for a strengths-based approach in both micro and macro social work practice. Students complete courses in human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, social work practice, social work research, and field practicum. |
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SOCWRK 503 | Foundation of Social Work Practice I | 3 |
SOCWRK 504 | Foundation of Social Work Practice II | 3 |
SOCWRK 505 | Foundation of Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
SOCWRK 512 | HBSE I: Human Development Thru LC | 3 |
SOCWRK 514 | Ethnicity, Gender, and Class | 2 |
SOCWRK 515 | Foundation of Social Work Practice III | 3 |
SOCWRK 521 | HBSE II Social Dimensions of Human Behavior | 3 |
SOCWRK 530 | Foundations of Research I | 2 |
SOCWRK 531 | Foundations of Research II | 2 |
SOCWRK 570 | Foundation Field Work I | 2 |
SOCWRK 572 | Foundation Field Work II | 2 |
SOCWRK 573 | Foundation Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
SOCWRK 574 | Foundation Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
Year Two – Advanced CoursesAdvanced courses address advanced professional direct practice with individuals and families. Interventions facilitate and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in social systems of various sizes. Independent inquiry, commitment to promoting social and economic justice and equality, and commitment to individual and family well-being are emphasized. |
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Course Number | Title | Credits Hours |
SOCWRK 506 | Program Leadership and Management | 3 |
SOCWRK 525 | Advanced Social Work Interventions II | 3 |
SOCWRK 526 | Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Disorders | 3 |
SOCWRK 532 | Advanced Research: Program and Practice Evaluation | 3 |
SOCWRK 550 | Advanced Interventions I: Comp Theories | 3 |
SOCWRK 575 | Advanced Social Work Practicum I | 5 |
SOCWRK 576 | Advanced Social Work Practicum II | 5 |
SOCWRK 577 | Advanced Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
SOCWRK 578 | Advanced Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
SOCWRK 5XX | Elective | 2 |
SOCWRK 5XX | Elective | 2 |
Total | 61 |
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.