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Curriculum
The Carver School of Social Work and Counseling at Campbellsville University is committed to providing a comprehensive social work education to all who meet eligibility requirements. Those who have obtained approval from the MSW Program Admissions Committee will be expected to follow the course sequence as outlined.
Upon meeting admittance criteria, students are assigned a Social Work Faculty Advisor. Each student is responsible for scheduling an appointment during advising week to schedule classes for the next trimester. Students may abide by one of the following sequence plans.
MSW Foundation (1st year of the program = 28 credit hours)
The foundation year is for students that do not have an undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE accredited undergraduate social work program. Applicants having a degree in a discipline other than social work are provided this option as a means to achieve their desired end, an MSW. This curriculum is offered in the evening and online and requires one year of continuous study to complete. A student enrolled in one - two courses per trimester will take at least two years to complete the foundation year and one - two years to complete the advanced professional year.
MSW Advanced Year (32 credit hours)
The advanced year MSW curriculum consists of courses that prepare students with the knowledge and skills to assess, evaluate, coordinate, advocate, develop and implement social programs in national and international settings. This curriculum emphasizes social planning, policy development, program implementation in the context of social obligation and missions. The core emphasizes history, research, assessment, advocacy, diversity, policy analysis, evaluation and development. The core consists of 12 credit hours of specified courses taught by doctoral social work educators and 8 credit hours of practicum experience. In addition to the core and practicum, students must successfully complete one of two specialization tracks (9 credit hours), Family Services or Global Social Services, and one elective course.