Social Work, MA

Program Description:

This is a joint degree program between Miami University of Ohio and Wright State University.

The mission of this program is to prepare students to become advanced generalist social work professionals. Advanced generalist practice emphasizes effective practice and policy skill development to promote diversity and cultural competency, social and economic justice, reduce oppression, and improve the broader human condition.

This joint program was awarded candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education (www.cswe.org (www.cswe.org) ) in 2012 and is under review for its second year of candidacy. Students graduating from graduate social work programs under candidacy with CSWE are eligible to apply to become Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW) in the state of Ohio (www.cswmft.ohio.gov (www.cswmft.ohio.gov) ). The target date for full accreditation with CSWE is June, 2014. Accreditation status will be retroactive to June 2012.

Persons graduating with a Master of Arts in Social Work from this Joint program will be prepared to work in direct practice and administrative social work positions in private and public settings helping clients across the lifespan meet their basic human needs.

Full-time (2 years), part-time (3-4 years), and advanced standing (3 semesters) programs for eligible BSW graduates will be offered. Classes will be taught on the WSU main campus and the following branch campuses of Miami University: Middletown and Voice of America which is located in West Chester. Both universities will appear on the graduate’s diploma.

Under the Advanced Generalist Concentration, students choose electives from two Concentration Focus Areas: 1) Families and Children or 2) Older Adults. Students in the advanced standing program will complete 600 hours of field education; all other students will complete 900 hours of field education over the course of the program.

Admissions Requirements:

1. Complete an Application for Admission to a Graduate Status
2. Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (other than Wright State)
3. Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
4. Have a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher (based on a 4 point system) for all previous graduate work.
5. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in social work or behavioral science courses.
6. Have completed behavioral science coursework listed on the application.
7. Have submitted three professional letters of reference.
8. Have completed the personal statement following the instructions on the application.

Advanced Standing applicants must have a BSW from a CSWE accredited university within 5 years of beginning in the MASW program. Applicants must also have an overall GPA of 3.25 and 3.25 average in all social work courses.