Foundation Curriculum
Full Program students must complete the foundation curriculum, including SW 8010, before taking required courses in the concentration curriculum.
The foundation curriculum is waived for most students with advanced standing.
Official course descriptions are available in the Graduate School Catalog. http://www.catalogs.umn.edu/grad
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- SW 5051 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
(2 credits)
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Social Policy
- SW 5101 Historical Origins and Contemporary Policies
and Programs in Social Welfare (3 credits)
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Social Work Methods
- SW 8201 Social Work Methods: Practice with Individuals
& Systems (3 credits)
Syllabus - SW 8202 Social Work Methods: Practice with Families
and Groups (3 credits)
Syllabus - SW 8211 Social Work Methods: Macro Practice and Policy
Advocacy (3 credits)
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Social Work Research
- SW 8601 Social Work Research Methods (3 credits)
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Field Instruction
- SW 8010 Field Practicum I (4 credits each semester
or 8 credits in summer)
Syllabus - The first field practicum runs concurrent with Social Work Methods (SW 8201 and SW 8202) or in the summer immediately following completion of Social Work Methods
- A bi-weekly practice seminar runs concurrent with SW 8010