Part-Time Advanced Standing MSW Curriculum
Overview
KU Master of Social Work students can complete the Advanced Standing MSW plan of study in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
The KU School of Social Welfare offers part-time Advanced Standing MSW plans in Lawrence, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Online, and in Salina through a partnership with Kansas State University Salina.
MSW students with a Bachelor of Social Work degree complete the Advanced Standing MSW plan of study.
Find a full list of MSW degree requirements in the KU Academic Catalog - Master of Social Work Degree Requirements.
2-Year Clinical Curriculum
- SW 712 Social Work Advanced Standing Seminar (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Fall
- SW 810 Clinical Practice Strategies I (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Spring
- SW 811 Clinical Practice Strategies II (3 credit hours)
- Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)
Fall
- SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
- Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
- SW 712 Social Work Advanced Standing Seminar (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Fall
- SW 810 Clinical Practice Strategies I (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Spring
- SW 811 Clinical Practice Strategies II (3 credit hours)
- Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)
Fall
- SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
- Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
2-Year Macro Curriculum
- SW 712 Social Work Advanced Standing Seminar (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Fall
- SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
- SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
- SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
Fall
- SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
- SW 712 Social Work Advanced Standing Seminar (3 credit hours)
- Choose one of the two following courses (3 credit hours):
- SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (required, you can choose to take in summer or fall) OR
- Clinical Elective
Fall
- SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
- SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
- SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
Fall
- SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)
Spring
- SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
- SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
Notes:
Not all MSW courses are offered every semester or on all campuses/online. Course options may change based on enrollment. Check the Schedule of Classes for current offerings.
The Macro Specialization is typically offered in an online format. When enrollment is adequate, the Macro Specialization is offered in person at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park. If enrollment is not adequate for an in-person Macro section, students will be enrolled in the Zoom blended section.
