Social Work, BSW/MSW

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Curriculum Sequence

The BSW program has numerous dual degree options for students. These include psychology; sociology (applied practice track); gender, women, and sexuality studies; criminal justice; fine arts; and K–12 school counselor certification. All students enrolled in these programs must consult with their advisors in social work and the corresponding program for accurate academic advisement in both programs.

Please note that courses in the following dual degrees may be taken out of order so that students can complete all curricular requirements: Psychology; Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies; Sociology; Fine Arts; and Criminal Justice.

Eligible Widener BSW students may apply for the accelerated 5-year BSW/MSW advanced standing program as part of their BSW candidacy application. Admission occurs during the fall semester of the junior year and requires a GPA of 3.4 or higher. This program grants BSW students permission to take three MSW courses during their undergraduate studies that count toward their BSW degree, but does not grant admission to the MSW program. If, in their senior year, BSW students apply to the MSW program at Widener and get accepted, the graduate course credits (9 credits total) are subsequently transferred to the MSW program. This program enables students to complete a 32-credit MSW curriculum ladder instead of the regular 41-credit Advanced Standing program. This option both reduces the cost and time of graduate education.

Curriculum Sequence

Freshman

Fall (16 Credits)

SW 107 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Developmental Course (if required) or Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
First Year Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Spring (15.5 Credits)

ANTH 105 - Introduction to Cultural Diversity 3 Credit(s)
SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 2 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 1 0.5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (15.5 Credits)

Humanities Elective 2 3 Credit(s)
Social Science Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective 3 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 6 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 2 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

Humanities Electives 3 and 4 6 Credit(s)
Science Elective 4 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (15 Credits)

SW 320 - Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups I 3 Credit(s)
SW 330 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity I (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 341 - Social Welfare History and Policy I (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 350 - Social Work Research Methods I 3 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

SW 321 - Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups II 3 Credit(s)
SW 331 - Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 342 - Social Welfare History and Policy II (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
SW 351 - Social Work Research Methods II 3 Credit(s)
MSW Elective 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

SW 420 - Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups I 3 Credit(s)
SW 423 - Social Work Field Practicum I 3 Credit(s)
SW 409 - Social Work Capstone I 3 Credit(s)
SW 440 - Social Work Practice With Organizations (S) (W) 3 Credit(s)
MSW Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

SW 421 - Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups II 3 Credit(s)
SW 424 - Social Work Field Practicum II 3 Credit(s)
SW 410 - Social Work Capstone II 3 Credit(s)
SW 441 - Social Work Practice With Communities 3 Credit(s)
MSW Elective or Designated Course 3 Credit(s)

Subtotal Credits: 122

Graduate with BSW

For Graduate Course Descriptions please see Graduate Catalog at https://catalog.widener.edu/.

Summer Semester (9 Credits)

SW 503 - Interpersonal Processes 3 Credit(s)
SW 507 - Social Work Writing Workshop 0 Credit(s)
SW 600 - Foundations for Clinical Social Work Practice 3 Credit(s)
SW 664 - Treating Trauma 3 Credit(s)

Fall Semester (13 Credits)

SW 630 - Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals 3 Credit(s)
SW 633 - Clinical Social Work Practice with Families 3 Credit(s)
SW 636 - Organizations & Program Development 3 Credit(s)
SW 650 - Field Instruction III and Seminar 4 Credit(s)

Spring Semester (10 Credits)

SW 502 - Human Behavior & the Social Environment II 3 Credit(s)
SW 639 - Clinical Practice Seminar 3 Credit(s)
SW 651 - Field Instruction IV and Seminar 4 Credit(s)

Subtotal Credits: 32

Total Credits: 154

Graduate with MSW

Note: This is instead of the 39 credits required for regular advanced standing students – the accelerated students are saving 9 credits by doing them in their BSW junior and senior years.

The program of study that appears here applies to students who were admitted for the summer session of this catalog year and later. Students admitted prior to that term should select the appropriate catalog year of their admission. Choose previous catalogs from the Home, Graduate, or Undergraduate Catalog Page at http://Catalog.widener.edu.