Campus MSW Full Time Course Schedule (2 Year)

Campus MSW Full Time Course Schedule (2 Year)

The 2 year campus program track starts in the Fall semester. All courses are 3 credits. Students take 5 courses (15 credits) per semester (Fall / Spring). There may be opportunity to take up to 2 electives during Summer sessions between the first and second year, to lessen the academic year load (Fall/ Spring).

Year 1 (Fall and Spring): Students receive comprehensive training in generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students become familiar with prevention and intervention methods designed to promote client well-being, based on scientific inquiry and best practices. Course topics include diversity, oppression, social justice, policy, assessment and diagnosis, human behavior and research. Students also participate in a supervised practicum at least 15 hours per week.

Year 2 (Fall and Spring): Students obtain training in specialized clinical practice with children, youth and families. Course topics include clinical practice, family interventions, child and family policy, and clinical interventions with groups. Students also participate in a supervised clinical practicum at an agency serving children, adolescents and/or families for at least 18 hours per week.

** Clinical Courses that qualify for NJ LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

Program Requirements

Academic Credit for Life/Work Experience

Please note that MSU does not grant any academic credit for life experience or previous work experience. This applies to all required and elective courses in the MSW program and to practicum education hours. No exceptions to this policy will be granted for any reason.

For more information about the program, please contact:

Peter Herbst, Interim MSW Program Director
Email: socialwork@montclair.edu

The MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.