Classes and Scheduling Options
Regular Program MSW Online Requirements
The Regular Program MSW Online is a 61-credit program that includes the following:
- 43 credits of academic classes, labs and seminars.
- 18 credits (1,000 clock hours) of supervised, in-person field work and practicum.
Begin the program with foundation courses and then move into advanced courses. Foundation courses emphasize the knowledge, skills and values needed for a strengths-based approach in both micro and macro social work practice.
Advanced courses address advanced professional direct practice with individuals and families. Interventions facilitate and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in social systems of various sizes. Independent inquiry, commitment to promoting social and economic justice and equality, and commitment to individual and family well-being are emphasized.
Full-time students can complete the program in two years, and the typical part-time student can complete the program in three years.
Regular Program MSW Online Courses
Review the following table for details on the Regular Program MSW Online courses.
| Course Type | Course Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 503 Foundation of Social Work Practice I: Individuals | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 504 Foundation of Social Work Practice II: Families and Groups | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 505 Foundation of Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 512 HBSE I Human Development through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 514 Ethnicity, Gender, and Class | 2 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 515 Foundation of Social Work Practice III: Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 521 HBSE II Social Dimensions of Human Behavior | 3 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 530 Foundations of Research I | 2 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 531 Foundations of Research II | 2 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 570 Foundation Field Work I | 2 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 572 Foundation Field Work II | 2 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 573 Foundation Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
| Foundation Course | SOCWRK 574 Foundation Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 506 Program Leadership and Management | 3 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 525 Advanced Social Work Interventions II: Individuals and Families | 3 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 526 The Evaluation and Treatment of Mental Disorders | 3 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 532 Advanced Research: Program and Practice Evaluation | 3 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 550 Advanced Interventions I: Comparative Theories | 3 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 575 Advanced Social Work Practicum I | 5 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 576 Advanced Social Work Practicum II | 5 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 577 Advanced Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 578 Advanced Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 5XX Specialization Elective | 2 |
| Advanced Course | SOCWRK 5XX Specialization Elective | 2 |
Course Descriptions
Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.
To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. SOCWRK 503). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.
Authorization
Boise State maintains authorization to offer online programs in Idaho and beyond. Detailed information about state authorization is available on the eCampus Center website.
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Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at MSWOnline@boisestate.edu or calling (208) 426-5921.