College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Please visit the M.S.W. in Social Work website.
For more than thirty years Kean University has been preparing social workers and engaging in research and community service for the people of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the MSW program prepares graduates for licensed professional practice in the diverse fields of social work, including clinical practice, administration and community organization. With a total enrollment of approximately one hundred graduate students and small class sizes, the MSW program offers students the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of individual attention to their learning needs.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Alan Lightfoot
Hutchinson Hall, Room 304-B (J-304B)
Phone: 908-737-4037
Email: alightfo@kean.edu
DIRECTOR OF MSW ADMISSIONS & AGENCY RECRUITMENT
Ms. Dorothy Rowe
Hutchinson Hall Room 309-L (J-309L)
Phone: 908-737-4047
Email: drowe@kean.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Social Work Program is designed to prepare and train social workers as advanced generalists, ready to enhance the problem solving capacities of individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations, and social institutions. The Kean University M.S.W. Program, which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, provides the curriculum to prepare students for practice as a professional social worker, state licensure and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Coursework within the program prepares students to initiate and/or enhance their participation as knowledgeable, well-informed citizens who are committed to the principles of multiculturalism and social and economic justice and aspire to make social contributions. The courses within the program will further provide students with the knowledge values and skills that are the foundation of social work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Field education is a major component of the M.S.W. program, providing all students with the opportunity to practically apply the skills developed in the classroom. Working under the supervision of an experienced M.S.W field instructor, students will complete internships in selected social service agencies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be obtained directly from the MSW Admissions Office 908-737-4030
Application Deadline – March 15 (This program admits in the fall semester only)
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- · Bachelor's degree with liberal arts background
- · Minimum 3.0 GPA from graduating institution
- · Three letters of recommendation
- · Department application
- ·Personal statement written according to MSW instructions
Undergraduate prerequisite courses: 16 credits of liberal arts courses which include Statistics and Biology
Note: This program does not give credit for work or life experience
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – 60 credits
- · Four semesters of Field Experience
PROGRAM SEQUENCE
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 5101 | Generalist Social Work Practice in a Multicultural Environment I | 3 credits |
| SW 5201 | Field Experience I | 4 credits |
| SW 5301 | Social Welfare Policy and Services I | 3 credits |
| SW 5401 | Human Behavior and Social Environment I | 3 credits |
| SW 5501 | Integrative Seminar I | 2 credits |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 5102 | Generalist Social Work Practice in a Multicultural Environment II | 3 credits |
| SW 5202 | Field Experience II | 4 credits |
| SW 5402 | Human Behavior and Social Environment II | 3 credits |
| SW 5502 | Integrative Seminar II | 2 credits |
| SW 5601 | Social Work Research I | 3 credits |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 6101 | Advanced Generalist Practice in a Multicultural Environment I | 3 credits |
| SW 6201 | Field Experience III | 6 credits |
| SW 6602 | Social Work Research II: Evaluation Research | 3 credits |
| SW 6701 | Assessment of Social Work |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 6102 | Advanced Generalist Practice in a Multicultural Environment II | 3 credits |
| SW 6202 | Field Experience IV | 6 credits |
| SW 6302 | Social Welfare Policy and Services II | 3 credits |
| Free Elective | 3 credits |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 6703 | Issues Confronting Contemporary Families | 3 credits |
| SW 6704 | Issues of Aging | 3 credits |
| SW 6705 | Issues in Social Work Management and Community Practice | 3 credits |
| SW 6706 | Comfort Care: A New Approach to End-of-Life Care | 3 Credits |
| SW 6801 | Healing from Trauma in Social Work Practice | 3 credits |
Total of 60 credits to complete the program