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Pathways
The School's view of Pathways is based on the idea
that rapidly changing policies, emerging evidence-
based practices, and dramatic changes in service
delivery patterns and structures require a graduate to
be well-grounded in the methodologies of change as
well as the contexts of practice. The curriculum builds
on a generalist essential curriculum and provides
students the choice of eight specialized pathways.

Specialized pathways focus on theories and

interventions related to practice with individuals,
families, groups, organizations, communities, and/or
society. Pathways also provide an opportunity to apply
this knowledge, focusing on selected contexts and
domains of practice, with particular attention given to
specific policies, procedures, and practices. Each
pathway serves to broaden and deepen foundation
knowledge and skills, and enhance the specialized
skills needed for students to know the how and why of
their interventions.

Students complete twelve credit hours in their

specialized pathway and have the option to choose a
second pathway. Students that choose a second
pathway will use twelve elective credits to complete
coursework for their second specialized pathway. More
information on secondary pathways can be found here.

Students in the online MSW program and on-campus

part-time/evening MSW program must select the
Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health, Mental
Health, and Substance Abuse pathway and cannot
select a second pathway.

Beginning Fall 2024, students in the online MSW

program may select the Interpersonal Practice in
Integrated Health, Mental Health, and Substance
Abuse pathway or Welfare of Children & Families
pathway and cannot select a second pathway.

Choose a Program Pathway

Community Change »
Global Social Work Practice »
Interpersonal Practice in Integrated Health,
Mental Health, and Substance Abuse »
Management & Leadership »
Policy & Political Social Work »
Program Evaluation and Applied Research »
Social Work Practice with Older Adults and
Families from a Lifespan Perspective »
Welfare of Children & Families »

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