Master of Social Work
Program Overview
Learn how to work with diverse populations through coursework in social policy, research, and practice. Classes focus on interventions, diagnostics, and comprehensive fieldwork in a variety of settings. The HPU MSW also focuses on developing cultural competency skills in all contexts given the cultural diversity of the islands.
Our MSW-Advanced Generalist Practice is 57 credits. Our MSW-Advanced Standing is 30 credits.Tuition for 2024-25 is $1,235 per credit. The sample degree plans below are a guide and may be subject to change.
To view estimated costs visit hpu.edu/costs.
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The MSW program is offered online:
- Fall entry - 2 or 3-year Advanced Generalist Practice
- Summer entry - 1-year Advanced Standing
Admissions Requirements:
- Online Application hpu.edu/apply ($55 fee)
- Official transcript/s
- Statement of Purpose/Essay
- Resume
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- International Students: Evidence of English Proficiency
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Why Choose HPU for your MSW?
Designed to give you the richest field experience possible, our MSW program enables you to begin your field education shortly after classes begin
Our faculty are professionals in their field, delivering a client-focused, skills-based curriculum preparing you to deliver responsive, 21st-century practice
70% of HPU graduates pass their licensing exam on the first try.
MSW Coursework
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Full-Time 2 Year Pathway (57-Credits)
Year One
Fall
SWRK 6100 Generalist Social Work Practice I
SWRK 6200 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SWRK 6300 Social Work Research
SWRK 6900 Graduate Practicum ISpring
SWRK 6102 Generalist Social Work Practice II
SWRK 6103 Generalist Social Work Practice III
SWRK 6201 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWRK 6500 Social Welfare Policy I
SWRK 6901 Graduate Practicum IIYear Two
Fall
SWRK Elec Elective (6001, 6002, 6003 or 6801)
SWRK 7100 Culture and Diversity in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7101 Advanced Practice with Diverse Individuals
SWRK 7300 Research Methods in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7900 Graduate Practicum IIISpring
SWRK 7102 Advanced Practice with Diverse Families and Groups
SWRK 7350 Integrative Seminar in Advanced Generalist Practice
SWRK 7500 Social Welfare Policy II
SWRK 7901 Graduate Practicum IV
SWRK 7103 Advanced Practice with Diverse Organizations and Communities
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Full-Time 3-Year Pathway (57-credits)
Year One
Fall
SWRK 6100 Generalist Social Work Practice I
SWRK 6200 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SWRK 6300 Social Work Research
Spring
SWRK 6103 Generalist Social Work Practice III
SWRK 6201 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWRK 6500 Social Welfare Policy I
SWRK 6103 Generalist Social Work Practice III
SWRK 6201 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWRK 6500 Social Welfare Policy I
Year Two
Fall
SWRK Elec Elective (6001, 6002, 6003 or 6801)
SWRK 7100 Culture and Diversity in Advanced Practice
SWRK 6900 Graduate Practicum I
Spring
SWRK 6102 Generalist Social Work Practice II
SWRK 7500 Social Welfare Policy II
SWRK 6901 Graduate Practicum II
Year Three
Fall
SWRK 7101 Advanced Practice with Diverse Individuals
SWRK 7300 Research Methods in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7900 Graduate Practicum III
Spring
SWRK 7102 Advanced Practice with Diverse Families and Groups
SWRK 7350 Integrative Seminar in Advanced Generalist Practice
SWRK 7901 Graduate Practicum IV
SWRK 7103 Advanced Practice with Diverse Organizations and Communities
SWRK 7102 Advanced Practice with Diverse Families and Groups
SWRK 7350 Integrative Seminar in Advanced Generalist Practice
SWRK 7901 Graduate Practicum IV
SWRK 7103 Advanced Practice with Diverse Organizations and Communities
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Full-Time Student Schedule - Advanced Standing Pathway (30-credits)
Summer
SWRK 6050 Graduate Study of SW for Advanced Standing students
*Requires BSW degree from a CSWE accredited school
Fall
SWRK Elec Choose one elective (6001, 6002, 6003, 6801)
SWRK 7100 Culture and Diversity in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7101 Advanced Practice with Diverse Individuals
SWRK 7300 Research Methods in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7900 Graduate Practicum III
Spring
SWRK Elec Choose one elective (6001, 6002, 6003, 6801)
SWRK 7100 Culture and Diversity in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7101 Advanced Practice with Diverse Individuals
SWRK 7300 Research Methods in Advanced Practice
SWRK 7900 Graduate Practicum III
College of Health & Society
MSW Program Chair
Danielle Giroux, PhD, MSW, LSW, MA
dgiroux@hpu.edu
(330) 231-7091