The Master of Social Work degree at CSUN provides students with a strong academic program with professional skill development that provides social services to the San Fernando Valley and adjacent cities, as well as state, national and global communities. The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and offers one specialization: advanced generalist practice with a focus on urban communities. This full-time program consists of two academic years and 20 courses equaling 60 credits, of which 12 are in practicum internship placements. The first year or generalist year of the program consists of two semesters for all students, including core course content of social work micro, mezzo and macro practice; multicultural practice; DSM diagnosis; human behavior and the social environment; social welfare policy and advocacy; and social research and practicum placement. The second year or specialized year of the program builds on the core content taught in the first year and includes other required content for professional accreditation: social work values and ethics, populations at risk, diversity, and social and economic justice. The total units (minimum of 60) in the program meet the requirements for professional accreditation. The evening student cohorts complete their course of study over a 3-year period. Students take two or three courses per semester taking place on weekday evenings. The practicum placement for the 3-year, part-time program consists of a minimum of 16 hours of practicum internship per week during two of the 3 years.Enrollment for the three-year program begins in the fall semester only. Students throughout the program attend classes year-round. Classes are held two evenings per week and occasional Saturdays. Students complete 60-63 graduate credits, including 16 hours per week of practicum placement starting in fall of the first year through the second academic year. Most placements are Monday – Friday during regular business hours.

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