The Baccalaureate Social Work program (BSW) on the West campus has been accredited by the CSWE since 1993. The BSW program prepares students for entry-level generalist social work practice in Arizonas ethnically diverse population. Through small classes, students acquire the knowledge and skills to work effectively with individuals, families, organizations, and communities. This is accomplished through the acquisition of a liberal arts foundation, courses taken in the social work major during the junior and senior years, and an agency-based field placement in the senior year. In addition to assessment and intervention skills, students learn about ethical practice and culturally sensitive practice. Like all BSW programs, the focus is on generalist practice, an approach to problem solving and practice that recognizes: - the historical, social, political, economic, and cultural contexts of social problems
- the strengths that individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations bring to their own solutions of those problems
The Master of Social Work program (MSW) on the West Campus has been accredited since 2002 and has an advanced generalist focus, emphasizing cultural proficiency within the emerging fields of practice that characterize the dynamic, growing areas of Arizona. The standard program has 60 credits and is completed in two years, with agency-based field placements in both years. Many students complete the program on a part-time basis, and the 37-credit Advanced Standing program is available for qualified students who have completed a BSW within the past six years. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to work effectively with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. MSW students get more in-depth learning experiences in terms of therapeutic interventions, administrative and organizational skills, and policy analysis and practice. Compared to BSWs, MSWs will have greater autonomy and leadership in their practice. |
