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The M.S.W. program at Westfield State University has a single concentration in clinical practice. Beyond this concentration students are able to explore practice areas of interest through electives offered by the program.
These areas include:
The program prepares all students licensure at the entry graduate level (LCSW in MA) and ultimately for advanced independent licensure (LICSW in MA).
The clinical M.S.W. program at Westfield State University begins with a general overview that evolves into an advance curriculum including clinical knowledge, values and skills.
A majority of our social work courses are delivered using a hybrid model (2/3 in person, 1/3 online) and meet on Mondays and Thursdays only. Approximately 20% of the program is completely onlline.
The program puts emphasis on leadership through evaluating and analyzing existing and emerging areas of knowledge to advance social service delivery in a practice community. This includes knowledge of social policies and direct exposure working with the vulnerable, disenfranchised and marginalized populations that are served by social workers.
We offer affordable programs. Our social work program was rated the most affordable MSW program in the Northeast in 2016 by the Social Work Degree Guide. Please visit our Tuition and Fees Page with up to date costs.
The MSW program can be completed in two years full-time or three to four years part-time
All applicants should follow the following process and meet the described requirements (Specific additional requirements for Advanced Standing applicants are identified)
The professional statement will be evaluated regarding the above material and also will be considered a writing sample to evaluate your ability to express yourself in written form. Applicants who believe that they have extraordinary circumstances regarding the GPA requirements must include their rationale for their request to have the GPA requirement waived.
Though human services experience is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to describe any prior volunteer or work experience in their professional statement. Professional experience is viewed positively and considered when making decisions regarding waiving GPA requirements.
The MSW Program does not require standardized testing (GRE or MAT) for admission to the program.
Our Master of Social Work Program is available to begin in Fall semesters only. The application deadline is February 1st of each year.
Notice of acceptance will occur on or around April 15th for study beginning the following September.
Due to the competitive nature of this program, we require a nonrefundable “competitive program deposit” of $150.00 within 10 days of acceptance. This deposit is used to ensure your space in the program. The deposit is applied to your first registration as a matriculated student in the Fall semester immediately following your acceptance. If we do not hear from you within 10 days, we will assume you have selected an alternative direction, and we will close your matriculation.
The mission of the MSW program at Westfield State University is to prepare advanced level social work practitioners who have specialized knowledge for clinical practice that is based on a firm generalist foundation.
Our program is committed to providing leadership throughout the practice community in evaluating and analyzing existing and emerging areas of knowledge to advance social service delivery, social policies and direct practice with the vulnerable, disenfranchised and marginalized populations that are served by social workers.
Goal # 1: The program prepares graduates who will have mastered the knowledge, values, and skills of the social work professional generalist practice core.
Goal #2: The program prepares graduates who will have advanced knowledge, values, and skills for clinical social work practice.
The accomplishment of these goals will be demonstrated through the following competencies:
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
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