DSW - General Social Work
The DSW General Social Work specialization, structured as a cohort, expands learners’ fundamental social work knowledge and skills and allows them the opportunity to define an interdisciplinary curriculum in which they choose courses from other specializations specific to their respective discipline and interest. Learners engage in online course work and face-to-face learning experiences during which they explore the radical changes in the ways people network, form relationships, communicate, and view themselves and capitalize on connecting with their clients by using new and evolving technologies. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to lead social service programs, effectively and ethically advocate for social justice for diverse populations of clients in a variety of settings, and share advanced knowledge with future social workers.
The DSW General Social Work specialization is structured using a cohort model. Beginning in their first quarter, learners enroll in their courses in a prescribed sequence, progressing through their program with the same group of learners. Earning the DSW as part of a cohort enhances opportunities to gain skills and knowledge and develop professional relationships with other learners.
| Prereq GPA |
3.00 cumulative GPA from a master’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all classes listed.
All classes listed after the research Dissertation are considered elective classes, in order to complete the degrees you must take at least 18 credits worth. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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MS - Social and Community Services
The master’s Social and Community Services specialization is designed for entry-level professionals in the human services field who wish to advance their careers. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to assume leadership roles in social and community service agencies in both private and publicly funded agencies and organizations. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the social work professions.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed below. In addition take 3 graduate courses to complete the program. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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PhD - Social and Community Services
The doctoral Social and Community Services specialization is designed for individuals who have a master’s degree in sociology, social work, or a related field. Learners may be licensed clinical social workers or licensed professional counselors who wish to teach, pursue advanced research, administer programs, or supervise clinicians. This specialization provides advanced study of contemporary issues impacting social work and community services as well as preparation to assume leadership roles as social change agents at community, state, and national levels. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to teach, engage in research, and provide consultation services within the field. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the social work professions
| Prereq GPA |
3.00 cumulative GPA from a master’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed, in addition take 8 graduate courses. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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