Program: Social Work - Standard, MSSW (SOCW) - Abilene Christian University - Modern Campus Catalog™

2023-2024 Catalog With Addendum

Apr 02, 2025

Prerequisite Degree Requirements

This program requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Major Requirements

Foundation Courses

SOCW 615 - Social Work Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 616 - Program and Practice Evaluation Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 625 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 626 - Diversity, Power and Oppression Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 641 - Social Welfare Policy and Services Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 642 - Policy Analysis and Practice Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 651 - Foundations of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice I Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 652 - Foundations of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice II Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 681 - Foundation Field Practicum I Credit Hours: 4
SOCW 682 - Foundation Field Practicum II Credit Hours: 4

Total: 32 Credit Hours

Advanced Courses

SOCW 725 - Spirituality and Social Work Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 744 - Management and Funding of Nonprofit Organizations Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 748 - Psychopathology in Social Work Practice Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 751 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Interventions I Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 752 - Advanced Evidence-Based Practice Interventions II Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 781 - Advanced Social Work Field Practicum I Credit Hours: 4
SOCW 782 - Advanced Social Work Field Practicum II Credit Hours: 4
Advanced Social Work Elective (SOCW 700-799) Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 795 - Applied Research Project I Credit Hours: 3
SOCW 796 - Applied Research Project II Credit Hours: 3
or
SOCW 799 - Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 6

Total: 32 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 64