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| School
of Social Work S I U - Carbondale Carbondale,IL 62901-4329 Phone (618) 453-2243 |
| The Graduate Program
The Graduate Program in Social Work The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree program offers preparation for advanced professional social work practice. The organizing principle of the M.S.W. Program is the improvement of the quality of individual life through the enhancement of social and economic justice and opportunity. Upon completion of the M.S.W. Program, the student will have acquired knowledge, values, and skills consistent with the social work profession and will be capable ultimately of engaging in autonomous social work practice. Graduates with such preparation will be able to effectively deliver the social services needed to meet human needs in both urban and rural areas. Students in the first year of the program take the foundation curriculum which consists of 30 semester hours. The second year curriculum is organized around the following areas of emphasis: health/mental health; and children, youth, and families. The school also offers course work in preparation for School Social Work Type 73 Certification by the Illinois State Board of Education. Applicants must indicate their preference of area of emphasis. Although we attempt to accommodate each applicant's first preference for a second-year emphasis, we do not guarantee that individuals will receive their first choice in field practicum assignment. Regular Two-Year Program To be considered for admission to the regular two-year M.S.W. Program, applicants must:
Entry is in the fall semester for the regular two-year program. Advanced Standing Applicants seeking admission with advanced standing must have a B.S.W. degree from an accredited social work program and meet all requirements listed for the Regular Two-Year Program applicants. Entry is in the summer semester for the advanced standing students. Admitted students are required to register for the following three summer transitional courses:
In order to continue in the M.S.W. program, students must receive a grade of 'B' or better in each class. The Master of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education until June 2010. For more information, write, phone, or e-mail: Council on Social
Work Education
Applicants must apply to both the Graduate School and the School of Social Work. However, all application materials should be sent directly to the School of Social Work. Students accepted into the M.S.W. program must register for the semester they are admitted. Upon admission to the Master of Social Work program, the student will be assigned a faculty advisor. The advisor is responsible for supervision of the student's progress and is available for career counseling as well as assisting in other matters that might arise in connection with the student's work. Students admitted to the regular two-year program are required to complete the first year foundation curriculum and the second year advanced curriculum, a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate course work taken in the approved sequence. Students with a bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited program will be admitted with advanced standing. These students are required to complete nine semester hours of transition courses and a minimum of 30 semester hours of the second year curriculum, including all required courses taken in the approved sequence. Within limits imposed by the policies of the Graduate School, transfer credit may be permitted for up to 30 semester hours for applicants who wish to transfer from another graduate program in social work. Students must maintain a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. First Year
- Regular Program
Advanced Standing
Children, Youth, and Families
Certification in School Social Work
In each year of study, in addition to classroom work, students are required to take field practicum. Applied learning through field practice is an integral component of social work education. Field instruction provides the student with the opportunity for applying social work theory and conceptual learning to realistic and practical situations. Students may not substitute current or past, paid or volunteer social work experience for field practicum requirements of the M.S.W. program. While the School takes into account the student's career goals in the selection of the field practicum assignment, we do not guarantee that students will receive their first preference of field assignment. J.D./M.S.W. Concurrent Degree Program The joint J.D./M.S.W program will provide an excellent
opportunity for you to supplement your The Concurrent J.D./M.S.W. Degree Program The program is designed to educate practitioners in law and social work to effectively utilize the problem-solving strategies and techniques of both disciplines. Students prepared in this program will develop an understanding of the ethics, language, research, history, and processes of both professions. Individuals so trained will be uniquely prepared for careers which combine both legal and human service needs such as administration, supervision of the provision of services, public policy leadership roles, family practice, and community planning and development. In addition, strengthening the academic training of lawyers and social workers will enhance the quality of research performed in both disciplines as well as enhance the quality of publications in both fields of study. Finally, students with this concurrent degree will be uniquely prepared to address the myriad of problems in our society which present complex legal and social issues. Students who complete this concurrent program will have enhanced educational and professional opportunities both inside and outside of academia. The Course of Study The School of Law academic program consists of three years of study with a 90 hour credit requirement for graduation. The School of Social Work offers two tracks for the M.S.W. degree. The first track is a two-year track requiring 60 hours of credit. This track is generally undertaken by those students whose undergraduate degree is in a field other than social work. The second track is an advanced program, consisting of a 39-hour credit requirement. Students must meet the requirements for admission and be admitted separately to the School of Law and the School of Social Work. Information on admission to the School of Law is available through the Admissions Office (618/453-8767 or 800/739-9187) and for the School of Social Work contact the Assistant to the Graduate Program Director (618/453-2243). Application Materials For the Graduate Program Please select the link below to be guided through the application process. If you encounter any problem in preparing your application package, please contact us by e-mail at mmmjw@siu.edu click here For More Information on the Graduate Program... Please write, call, or e-mail: Graduate Program
Graduate Program information: Judy Wright, Assistant
to the Graduate Program Director |
