Part-Time Traditional MSW Curriculum

Overview

KU Master of Social Work students can complete the Traditional MSW plan of study part-time in 3 or 4 years.

The KU School of Social Welfare offers part-time Traditional 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's degree in a subject other than social work complete the Traditional MSW plan of study.

Find a full list of MSW degree requirements in the KU Academic Catalog - Master of Social Work Degree Requirements.

MSW Degree Requirements

Lawrence, Edwards and Online - Part-Time Traditional MSW Curriculum Plans

3-Year Clinical Curriculum

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

3-Year Macro Curriculum

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)  
  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)  
  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

4-Year Clinical Curriculum

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

4-Year Macro Curriculum

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 708 Human Rights & Social, Racial, Economic and Environmental Justice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 755 Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Social Work  (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 720 Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy in Social Work (3 credit hours)
  • SW 740 Applied Research in Multi-Level Social Work (3 credit hours)

Generalist MSW Courses and Practicum

Fall Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 710 Multi-Level Engagement  & Assessment (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 701 Generalist Practicum (7 credit hours)
  • SW 711 Multi-Level Intervention & Evaluation of Intervention (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • 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.

Explore KU's MSW Program

Traditional MSW Program Locations

MSW Curriculum Resources

Salina Partnership with Kansas State - Part-Time Traditional MSW Curriculum Plans

The Traditional MSW in Salina is a partnership between the Kansas State University Salina Social Work Program and the KU School of Social Welfare.

Salina MSW students enroll in generalist courses through K-State Salina for the first two years of a part-time Traditional MSW plan. 

After completing generalist courses, students move on to the concentration curriculum of the MSW, choosing to specialize in clinical practice or social work macro practice. KU School of Social Welfare faculty teach these advanced-level courses, and students earn their MSW degree from KU.

3-Year Clinical Curriculum - Salina

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

3-Year Macro Curriculum - Salina

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)  
  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 842 Agency-based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)  
  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 842 Agency-based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

4-Year Clinical Curriculum - Salina

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 810 Clinical Practice Skills I (3 credit hours)
  • SW 863 Mental Health & Psychopathology (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 811 Clinical Practice Skills II (3 credit hours)
  • Clinical Elective (3 credit hours)

Clinical Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • Diversity-Focused Elective (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 801 Advanced Practicum-Clinical Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

4-Year Macro Curriculum - Salina

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 885 Professional Development Seminar (3 credit hours)

Generalist Courses at K-State Salina

Students in the Traditional MSW program complete 32 hours of generalist coursework. Part-time students complete these courses in the first two years of the program.

The generalist curriculum offered by Kansas State Salina consists of:

  • 18 credit hours of classroom work
  • 14 credit hours of generalist practicum

Part-time Traditional MSW students at the Salina campus work with Deb Marseline in the Kansas State Salina Social Work Program to develop an academic plan and course timeline.

Macro Specialization Courses

Fall Semester

  • SW 840 Multi-System Community-Engaged Program Design (3 credit hours)
  • SW 841 Advanced Policy Analysis (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • SW 842 Agency-Based Evaluation (3 credit hours)
  • SW 846 Advanced Justice-Centered Community and Advocacy Practice (3 credit hours)

Fall Semester

  • SW 804 Advanced Practicum-Macro Practice (7 credit hours)
  • SW 843 Leadership and Supervision in Program Management (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester

  • 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.

Request MSW Program Information

Sign up for our mailing list and learn how to schedule an appointment with an MSW advisor. Join us for a virtual information session to meet MSW program staff and learn more about the program.
Request MSW Info Request MSW Info
MSW Info Sessions MSW Info Sessions

MSW Academic Advisors

Tara Combes
Tara Combes
  • Senior Graduate Academic Advisor
  • MSW Advisor - Advanced Standing Online (Jayhawk Global)
  • DSW Advisor - Online (Jayhawk Global)