Master of Social Work

72 graded credit hours and 900 Field Practicum hours are required for the Master of Social Work (MSW). A minimum grade of “B-” is required for all courses counting toward the degree, and a cumulative GPA of 2.67 (or better) is required.

Students must have bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and be admitted as a graduate student to EOU and meet the qualifications of the College of Educations Master of Social Work Program. [Online only program]

Advanced Standing for the MSW = 36 credit hours and 500 Field Practicum hours

Required Foundation Courses: 36 credits

SOWK 500 - Social Work History & Theory Credits: 3
SOWK 501 - Social Work Practice I: Individuals & Families Credits: 3
SOWK 502 - Social Work Practice II: Groups, Communities & Organizations Credits: 3
SOWK 503 - Human Behavior & the Social Environment I Credits: 3
SOWK 504 - Human Behavior & the Social Environment II Credits: 3
SOWK 506 - Diversity, Power, Privilege & Oppression Credits: 3
SOWK 507 - Social Welfare Policy Credits: 3
SOWK 508 - Social Work Research Credits: 3
SOWK 521 - Field Practicum I Credits: 3
SOWK 522 - Field Practicum II Credits: 3
SOWK 523 - Field Practicum III Credits: 3
SOWK 524 - Field Practicum IV Credits: 3

Required Advanced Courses: 27 credits

SOWK 601 - Advanced Practice I: Individuals & Families Credits: 3
SOWK 602 - Advanced Practice II: Groups, Communities & Organizations Credits: 3
SOWK 603 - Clinical Diagnosis & Intervention Credits: 3
SOWK 610 - Capstone I Credits: 3
SOWK 611 - Capstone II Credits: 3
SOWK 621 - Advanced Practicum I Credits: 3
SOWK 622 - Advanced Practicum II Credits: 3
SOWK 623 - Advanced Practicum III Credits: 3
SOWK 624 - Advanced Practicum IV Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 9 credits

Complete the following elective courses

SOWK 700 - Overview of Addiction & Substance Abuse Credits: 3
SOWK 701 - Assessment & Interventions with Substance Abusing Clients Credits: 3
SOWK 702 - Understanding the Intersection of Trauma, Systems & Substance Abuse Credits: 3

Master of Social Work

Advanced Standing for the MSW = 36 credit hours and 500 Field Practicum hours

Required Foundation Courses: 36 credits

Required Advanced Courses: 27 credits

Elective Courses: 9 credits

Total credits required for the MSW: 72

EPCC program creation October 2023 (starts winter 2025)