Current Students | Master of Social Work | Behavioral Science

Students

Two Year Course Schedule

Fall Semester First Year
SW 6000	Social Work Practice I—Generalist Practice with Individuals
SW 6200	Human Behavior and the Social Environment
SW 6250	Macro Systems and Social Impact
SW 6630	Mental Health Assessment in Social Work Practice
SW 6810	Integrative Seminar I
SW 6910	Foundation Field Practicum I

Spring Semester First Year
SW 6020	Social Work Practice II—Generalist Practice with Families & Groups
SW 6400	Social Work Research Methods
SW 6300	Social Welfare Policy and Analysis
SW 6320	Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
SW 6820	Integrative Seminar II
SW 6920	Foundation Field Practicum II

Fall Semester Second Year
SW 6030	Social Work Practice III—Advanced Practice with Individuals
SW 6050	Social Work Practice V—Advanced Practice with Organizations and Communities
SW 6500	Social Work Practice with Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
SW 6830	Integrative Seminar III
SW 6930	Advanced Field Practicum I
	SW Elective

Spring Semester Second Year
SW 6040	Social Work Practice IV—Advanced Practice with Families and Groups
SW 6840	Integrative Seminar IV
SW 6940	Advanced Field Practicum II
SW 6950	Advanced Applied Research—MSW Capstone
	SW Elective

Advanced Standing Course Schedule

Summer Semester
SW 6490	MSW Advanced Standing Bridge Course + Research
SW 6630	Mental Health Assessment in Social Work Practice
SW 6491	MSW Advanced Standing Skills Course + Research

Fall Semester
SW 6030	Social Work Practice III—Advanced Practice with Individuals
SW 6050	Social Work Practice V—Advanced Practice with Organizations and Communities
SW 6500	Social Work Practice with Substance Related and Addictive Disorders
SW 6830	Integrative Seminar III
SW 6930	Advanced Field Practicum I
	SW Elective

Spring Semester
SW 6040	Social Work Practice IV—Advanced Practice with Families and Groups
SW 6840	Integrative Seminar IV
SW 6940	Advanced Field Practicum II
SW 6950	Advanced Applied Research—MSW Capstone
	SW Elective

Students are placed with agencies whose mission and values are compatible with both the NASW Code of Ethics and CSWE accreditation standards.
Students must receive at least one hour of weekly supervision with an individual who has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for at least two years.
Student practicums run concurrently with UVU's academic calendar, beginning in mid-August and concluding at the end of April.
Agencies are invited to attend an annual Field Fair held in February, which initiates the placement process for the following academic year.
Supervisors are invited to attend an annual Field Instructor Conference in mid-September, which includes an opportunity to earn free CE credits.
Agencies that would like to be considered for MSW student placements may click the link below to apply.

First-year MSW students complete a 400-hour generalist practicum, which includes opportunities for social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Second-year and advanced standing MSW students complete a 550-hour advanced generalist practicum, which may include an emphasis on working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities.
Students have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including elementary and secondary schools, correctional facilities, hospitals, residential treatment centers, recovery programs, domestic violence shelters, mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and victim advocacy programs.
In addition to receiving weekly agency-based supervision, students meet for a weekly integrative seminar to discuss practicum-related challenges and receive support and guidance from MSW program faculty and peers.