Curriculum

The College of Social Work offers a number of curricular options:  

Two Year Full-Time
Students who elect this option earn their MSW degrees in six-quarters.  The first year consists of our foundation practice curriculum built on a liberal arts perspective and emphasizing the core knowledge and competency common to all social work practice.  First year students apply this knowledge during the winter and spring quarters while completing a 320 hour field practicum in a community agency.  The second year consists of an advanced practice curriculum emphasizing the student’s choice of either a clinical or administrative concentration.  Students further their preparation as advanced practitioners during a 720 hour field practicum that occurs over all three quarters.

MSW Curriculum

Sample Full-time Curriculum Plans*
Two Year Full-time Clinical Plan
Two Year Full-time Social Admin Plan

Three or Four Year Part-Time
The MSW degree can also be earned on a part-time basis over either a three or four year period. In addition to enrolling at our Columbus campus, students have the option of taking the initial portion of this curriculum at one of three Ohio State regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield or Newark.

MSW Curriculum

Sample Part-time Curriculum Plans*
Three Year Part-time Clinical Plan, Four Year Part-time Clinical Plan
Three Year Part-time Social Admin Plan, Four Year Part-time Social Admin Plan