Program Sequence
The online 60-credit hour Master of Social Work is designed to be completed in two and a half years. Students can start in January or August of each year. The program consists of 30 credits of foundation coursework and 30 credits of concentration coursework. For students with more time available, the Accelerated Plan will allow you to progress quicker toward graduation. Under the Accelerated Plan, students take 3 classes at a time during most semesters. The courses are the same as those in the Standard Plan; only the number of courses taken per semester changes.
The course sequence for this program is as follows:
| 60 Credit Hour Program- Accelerated Plan Course Sequence | Credit |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 | |
| SWK 5403 Professional Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 5333 Human Diversity and Societal Oppression | 3 |
| SWK 5433 Human Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Summer 1 | |
| SWK 5373 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Individuals | 3 |
| SWK 5083 Social Work Research Methods | 3 |
| Practicum Planning | 0 |
| Fall 1 | |
| SWK 5413 Practicum I | 3 |
| SWK 5383 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWK 5313 Policy Practice in Social Work | 3 |
| Spring 2 | |
| SWK 5423 Practicum II | 3 |
| SWK 5393 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Summer 2 | |
| SWK 5513 Client-Centered Direct Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Practicum Planning | 0 |
| Fall 2 | |
| SWK 5816 Practicum III | 6 |
| SWK 5523 Macro Systems in Practice | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Spring 3 | |
| SWK 5826 Practicum IV | 6 |
| SWK 5973 Inegrative Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
| 60 Credit Hour Program - Standard Plan Course Sequence | Credit |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 | |
| SWK 5403 Professional Social Work | 3 |
| SWK 5333 Human Diversity and Societal Oppression | 3 |
| Summer 1 | |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fall 1 | |
| SWK 5373 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Individuals | 3 |
| SWK 5433 Human Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Spring 2 | |
| SWK 5383 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Families and Groups | 3 |
| SWK 5083 Social Work Research Methods | 3 |
| Practicum Planning | 0 |
| Summer 2 | |
| SWK 5413 Practicum I | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Fall 2 | |
| SWK 5423 Practicum II | 3 |
| SWK 5393 Theory, Practice, Evaluation with Organizations and Communities | 3 |
| SWK 5313 Policy Practice in Social Work | 3 |
| Spring 3 | |
| SWK 5523 Macro Systems in Practice | 3 |
| SWK 55 13 Client-Centered Direct Practice | 3 |
| Practicum Planning | 0 |
| Summer 3 | |
| SWK 5816 Practicum III | 6 |
| Fall 3 | |
| SWK 5826 Practicum IV | 6 |
| SWK 5973 Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
“The whole program is designed to optimize the student's success which really helps me be able to concentrate on the most important part, which is the studies.”
- Andrew C., Master of Social Work
Focus on Practical Learning Experience
The University of Oklahoma's Field Education offices coordinate placements in over 300 affiliated agencies, offering students direct learning experiences with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Field Coordinators work with the students, sites, field instructors and liaisons to ensure that quality field education occurs. In general, students are oriented to the practicum process, participate in planning for practicum, interview with agencies, and secure their placements. The student’s interests, personal needs, and educational levels all figure in to their approved placement. Practicum placements occur in a wide range of setting types, such as: Health, Children and Family, Correction, Community-Based, Public Health and Assistance, Disabilities, and Policy.
Course Descriptions (MSW)
Examples of courses students can take: