Master of Social Work

University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Grace Abbott School of Social Work offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program with one area of specialized practice: advanced generalist. The advanced generalist curriculum is well-rounded and prepares students for effective practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.Required courses balance clinical, community, and policy practice content, while electives offer students opportunities to advance their knowledge and skills in particular areas of interest.Our MSW degree is recognized for licensure for independent social work practice in the United States.
Advanced generalist students demonstrate advanced practice skills in mental health therapy on the individual and group levels, diagnosis of mental health disorders, community practice, policy, research and program evaluation, and supervisory and leadership skills in social service settings. Students recognize the value of multidisciplinary work to meet client needs, engage in policy practice, and evaluate and enhance agency programs.Students may enter the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at either the foundation level (63 credit hours), or the advanced standing level (39 credit hours). The foundation level is designed for students whose undergraduate degree is not in social work, while the advanced standing level is for students who have completed a BSSW degree within 10 years or have previously completed the MSW foundation level courses.

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