Campus MSW Part Time Course Schedule (3 Year)

Campus MSW Part Time Course Schedule (3 Year)

The 3 year campus program track starts in the Fall semester. All courses are 3 credits. Students take 3 or 4 courses per semester (Fall / Spring). There may be opportunity to take up to 2 electives during Summer sessions during their program, to lessen the academic year load (Fall/ Spring).

Year 1 (Fall, Spring, Summer): Students receive comprehensive training in generalist social work 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 justices, assessment and diagnosis, policy, human behavior and research. No practicum work.

Year 2 (Fall, Spring, Summer): Student apply generalist practice, knowledge and skills while participating in a supervised practicum at least 15 hours per week. Course topics include generalist clinical practice and child and family policy.

Year 3 (Fall and Spring): Students obtain training in specialized clinical practice with children, youth and families. Course topics include clinical practice, family interventions, and practice evaluation. 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)

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.