The traditional path to the M.S.W. degree, this program attracts the greatest number of students.
The period of study for this option is four semesters: fall-spring-fall-spring, including 1,200 hours of field learning. The curriculum consists of a professional foundation followed by an advanced concentration in clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups. Students spend two semesters each in two different field instruction agencies. These centers are selected from among the more than 500 social service agencies affiliated with the School throughout the metropolitan area. The two-year option permits, but does not require, study during the summer term.
sample course of study
| First Year (Professional Foundation) | |
| First Semester | Credits |
| Social Work Practice I | 4 |
| Social Welfare Programs and Policies I | 4 |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment I | 3 |
| Diversity, Racism, Oppression, and Privilege | 3 |
| Field Instruction I | 4 |
| Total Credits: 17 | |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment II | 3 |
| Social Work Research I | 3 |
| Clinical Practice with Groups | 3 |
| Field Instruction II | 4 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
| Second Year (Advanced Concentration in Clinical Social Work) | |
| First Semester | Credits |
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment III | 3 |
| Clinical Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Social Work Research II | 3 |
| Field Instruction III | 4 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| Integrative Practice Seminar | 3 |
| Advanced Social Policy | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Field Instruction IV | 4 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
