Master of Social Work
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Saint Peter’s University is designed to prepare students for advanced professional social work practice.
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Curriculum and Degree Maps


Traditional Route Degree Map: Full-Time

Year One:

Fall Semester – Generalist Year (15 credits)

  • SW 600 – Introduction to Ethical and Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 610 – Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3 credits)
  • SW 620 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
  • SW 680 – Generalist Practicum I and Seminar (6 credits)

Spring Semester – Generalist Year (15 credits)

  • SW 630 – Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities (3 credits)
  • SW 640 – Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)
  • SW 650 – Social Work Research and Evaluation (3 credits)
  • SW 681 – Generalist Practicum II and Seminar (6 credits)

Year Two:

Fall Semester- Specialized Practice (15 Credits) and Advanced Standing (Fall 2028)

  • SW 720 Global Social Work (3 credits)
  • SW 721 Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention (3 credits)
  • SW 722 Oppression, Resistance, and Liberation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 781 Advanced Practicum and Seminar III (6 credits)

Spring Semester- Specialized Practice (15 credits)

  • SW 730 Community Organizing and Advocacy (3 credits)
  • SW 740 Thesis Capstone: Cura Personalis in Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 750 Leadership, Administration and Supervision (3 credits)
  • SW 782 Advanced Practicum and Seminar IV (6 credits)


Traditional Route Degree Map: Part-Time

Year One:

Fall Semester – (6 credits)

  • SW 600 – Introduction to Ethical and Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 620 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)

Spring Semester – (6 credits)

  • SW 610 – Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families (3 credits)
  • SW 640 – Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)

Year Two:

Fall Semester- (9 credits)

  • SW 630 – Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities (3 credits)
  • SW 680 – Generalist Practicum I and Seminar (6 credits)

Spring Semester- (9 credits)

  • SW 650 – Social Work Research and Evaluation (3 credits)
  • SW 681- Generalist Practicum II and Seminar (6 credits)

Year Three: (at year three, part time students may convert to full time if they choose)

Fall Semester- (6 Credits)

  • SW 721 Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention (3 credits)
  • SW 730 Community Organizing and Advocacy (3 credits)

Spring Semester- (6 credits)

  • SW 720 Global Social Work (3 credits)
  • SW 722 Oppression, Resistance, and Liberation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)

Year Four:

Fall Semester: (9 credits)

  • SW 750 Leadership, Administration and Supervision (3 credits)
  • SW 781 Advanced Practicum and Seminar III (6 credits)

Spring Semester: (9 credits)

  • SW 740 Thesis Capstone: Cura Personalis in Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 782 Advanced Practicum and Seminar IV (6 credits)


Advanced Standing Degree Map

Fall Semester- Specialized Practice (15 Credits)

  • SW 720 Global Social Work (3 credits)
  • SW 721 Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention (3 credits)
  • SW 722 Oppression, Resistance, and Liberation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 781 Advanced Practicum and Seminar III (6 credits)

Spring Semester- Specialized Practice (15 credits)

  • SW 730 Community Organizing and Advocacy (3 credits)
  • SW 740 Thesis Capstone: Cura Personalis in Practice (3 credits)
  • SW 750 Leadership, Administration and Supervision (3 credits)
  • SW 782 Advanced Practicum and Seminar IV (6 credits)