Canyon College now offers a online MSW degree in school social work which may be
completed entirely through guided home study. The online MSW degrees online allow students the
opportunity to complete all studies through online distance learning. Enroll today and start
your MSW degree at Canyon College!
The Social Work school offers working students a unique opportunity to complete a
MSW degree through part time studies. No other MSW schools offer the flexibility in a
MSW program. Enroll in the school of social work today and begin earning your msw degree online
at Canyon College.
Online MSW Degree
"Master of Social Work"
Concentration: School Social Work
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
PY526 - Adolescent Development and Behavior
PY538 - Learning Theories
CS540 - Child Therapy
PY550 - Psychopharmacology
SW555 - Crisis Intervention II
SW568 - Child Abuse, Neglect and Intervention
PY590 - Psychopathology
SW595 - Field Practicum (8 credits)
Electives: 6 Credits
CH500 - Community Health
SW508 - Writing for Professional Articles
SW511 - Systematic Interviewing in Schools (New Course October 2007!)
SW519 - Adlerian Theory and Techniques
SW520 - Ethics for Social Workers
CH520 - Human Sexuality
CS522 - Ethics in School Counseling
CS525 - Addiction, Intervention and Treatment
SW529 - Birth Order: How it Impacts Lives
PY530 - Cognitive Psychology
CS530 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy I
CS532 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy II
SW537 - School Based Interventions (New Course October 2007!)
SW544 - Evidence-Based Techniques in Childhood/Adolescent Psychological Disorders (New
Course October 2007!)
PY545 - Tests and Measurements
HS550 - Health Care Law
SW552 - Clinical Social Work
CS560 - Marriage and Family Therapy
PY565 - Self Care
SW572 - Domestic Violence
CH574 - Program Planning for the Blind
CS575 - Advanced Clinical Evaluation
SW585 - Practice with Geriatrics
CS587 - Death and Dying
SW592 - Social Work and Religion
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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