Canyon College now offers a MSW degree in Gerontology which may be complete entirely through guided home study. The MSW degree in gerontology deals with the aging process and the elderly. With the babyboomers now reaching retirement age, Social Workers able to work with geriatrics is needed more than ever. Enroll today and start your MSW degree online at Canyon College!
Online MSW Degree
"Master of Social Work"
Concentration: Gerontology
Foundation Courses: 18 credits
SW504 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SW506 - History and Philosophy of Social Work
SW507 - Social Work Research
SW550 - Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives
SW579 - Cultural Awareness and Diversity in Social Work Practice
SW580 - Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Work
Concentration Courses: 29 credits
SW520 - Ethics for Social Workers
PY530 - Cognitive Psychology
PY550 - Psychopharmacology
SW585 - Practice with Geriatrics
CS587 - Death and Dying
PY590 - Psychopathology
SW592 - Social Work and Religion
SW595 - Field Practicum (8 credits)
Electives: 6 credits
SW508 - Writing for Professional Articles
SW514 - The Hospice Experience: Including Death and Dying & After Death Experience
SW519 - Adlerian Theory and Techniques
CS525 - Addiction, Intervention and Treatment
PY526 - Adolescent Development and Behavior
CS530 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy I
CS532 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy II
HS532 - Health Care Information Systems
CS540 - Child Therapy
HS542 - Case Management Today
PY545 - Tests and Measurements
SW552 - Clinical Social Work
SW555 - Crisis Intervention II
CS560 - Marriage and Family Therapy
SW561 - Promoting the Care fo the Elderly: A Family Approach
PY565 - Self Care
SW568 - Child Abuse, Neglect and Intervention
SW572 - Domestic Violence
CH574 - Program Planning for the Blind
CS575 - Advanced Clinical Evaluation
NOTE: Each course is 3 credits unless otherwise indicated
Prerequisites:
- Applicants should possess a Bachelors degree
- Submitted transcripts (Bachelor) should reflect an over-all GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor in Social Work degree or two or more years paid work experience in the field of Social Work.
- The MSW program requires completion of 53 credit hours
- A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained
- 18 credit hours - foundation courses
- 29 credit hours - concentration courses, or approved equivalent courses
- 6 credit hours - electives
- Field practicum - Satisfactory grade of "S" for performance
- Students may be required to purchase Risk and Liability insurance for practicum
- Transferable credits (accredited) - courses with 3.0 or above
- Life Credits (APPLE Form - Assessment Portfolio of Previous Life Experience)
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