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"description": "<p>The Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track is a cohort program <strong>offered completely online</strong> and allows students who do not have a BSW degree to complete the MSW required curriculum online over the course of three years.</p><p>The first year of study in the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track includes 18 credit hours of class work. The second year of study includes 18 credit hours of class work and 6 credit hours in the field. The third year of study includes 12 credit hours of class work and 8 credit hours in the field.</p><p>The MSW program is designed to prepare students to become successful practitioners in the field of clinical social work. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is upheld and reinforced throughout the academic curriculum. Violations of the NASW Code of Ethics may result in academic sanctions or dismissal from the program.</p><p>Students who apply for admission into the fully online, part-time MSW track will not be permitted to switch to the on-campus MSW track due to the strict cohort model the fully online track follows.</p><p>This track is completed entirely online and charges an enhanced tuition rate. As such, Online MSW students are not permitted to simultaneously enroll in any graduate or certificate programs through UCF aside from the Military Social Work Graduate Certificate. Please visit UCF Online for additional information about tuition and fees.</p><p>The 62-hour MSW program is composed of 39 credit hours of required core and advanced clinical specialization courses. In addition, students complete 9 credit hours of electives and 14 credit hours of field experience. Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers, and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 62 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note: </strong><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/master-of-social-work-msw/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Work (MSW) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">http://global.ucf.edu/</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions </a>for current information.</p>",
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"description": "<p>The Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track is a cohort program <strong>offered completely online</strong> and allows students who do not have a BSW degree to complete the MSW required curriculum online over the course of three years.</p><p>The first year of study in the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track includes 18 credit hours of class work. The second year of study includes 18 credit hours of class work and 6 credit hours in the field. The third year of study includes 12 credit hours of class work and 8 credit hours in the field.</p><p>The MSW program is designed to prepare students to become successful practitioners in the field of clinical social work. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is upheld and reinforced throughout the academic curriculum. Violations of the NASW Code of Ethics may result in academic sanctions or dismissal from the program.</p><p>Students who apply for admission into the fully online, part-time MSW track will not be permitted to switch to the on-campus MSW track due to the strict cohort model the fully online track follows.</p><p>This track is completed entirely online and charges an enhanced tuition rate. As such, Online MSW students are not permitted to simultaneously enroll in any graduate or certificate programs through UCF aside from the Military Social Work Graduate Certificate. Please visit UCF Online for additional information about tuition and fees.</p><p>The 62-hour MSW program is composed of 39 credit hours of required core and advanced clinical specialization courses. In addition, students complete 9 credit hours of electives and 14 credit hours of field experience. Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers, and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 62 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note: </strong><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/master-of-social-work-msw/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Work (MSW) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">http://global.ucf.edu/</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions </a>for current information.</p><h2>Track Prerequisites</h2><p>The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires that all applicants have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The School of Social Work requires that applicants have successfully completed (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following areas:</p><ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion)</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences</strong> (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics)</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Core</h3> 21 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>SOW5107 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)</li><li>SOW5132 - Diverse Client Populations (3)</li><li>SOW5217 - Foundations of Behavioral Health Policy and Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW5235 - Social Welfare Policies and Services (3)</li><li>SOW5305 - Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice (3)</li><li>SOW5306 - Social Work Practice II: Intervention Approaches (3)</li><li>SOW5404 - Social Work Research (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Clinical Specialization</h3> 18 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>SOW6123 - Psychosocial Pathology (3)</li><li>SOW6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups (3)</li><li>SOW6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals (3)</li><li>SOW6612 - Clinical Practice with Families (3)</li><li>SOW6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work (3)</li><li>SOW6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Electives</h3> 9 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li> (Note: electives are rotated and not offered every semester)</li><li>Complete at least 3 of the following: <ul><li>SOW6155 - Human Sexuality in Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6652 - Child Welfare Services (3)</li><li>SOW6603 - Social Work in Health Settings (3)</li><li>SOW6604 - Medications in Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6610 - Clinical Practice with Military and Veteran Families or Groups (3)</li><li>SOW6644 - Interventions with Older Adults and Their Families (3)</li><li>SOW6670 - Clinical Social Work Practice with LGBTQ+ (3)</li><li>SOW6712 - Clinical Social Work Practice with Substance Addictions (3)</li><li>SOW6735 - Documentation Skills for Helping Professionals (3)</li><li>SOW6806 - Behavioral Health Skills for Clinical Social Workers (3)</li><li>SOW6149 - Military Culture and Social Work Practice (3)</li><li>SOW6608 - Understanding and Managing Combat Related Behavioral and Mental Health Disorders (3)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><h3>Field Experience</h3> 14 Total Credits <ul><li>Earn at least 14 credits from the following types of courses: Generalist Field Education and Integrative Seminars 6 Credit Hours Clinical Field Education and Integrative Seminars 8 Credit Hours Field instruction is an integral part of graduate social work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to test classroom knowledge as well as to develop and refine foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding field assignment are determined by the Field Director. Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may be used for field instruction. Generalist MSW students complete a minimum of 400 hours in the field; clinical MSW students complete a minimum of 600 clock hours in the field. Field education includes a field seminar. Students must complete at least 50% of their field hours during the agency's normal business hours. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Consequently, field placements cannot be guaranteed to students who require evening and weekend placements. Many social work agencies have students complete background checks, including formal background checks, law enforcement finger printing, driving records, and criminal record checks. In most instances, the expense for the background check is the responsibility of the student. We urge students to seek this information prior to entering the field experience if there is sensitive information that may prevent them from being accepted at an agency. Students must also report any background issues on the field application so that an appropriate placement can be made. The UCF School of Social Work cannot guarantee a field placement or subsequent degree completion for students who do not pass background checks. </li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>62</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p>Students in the 62-hour program must include at least 31 hours of course work at the 6000 level in their program of study.</p><p>Educational standards for all social work programs are established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accreditation body for professional social work education. Curriculum direction and content is regulated by the CSWE through its accreditation standards. The MSW program at UCF is fully accredited through CSWE.</p><p><em><strong>Required Sequence of Curriculum</strong></em></p><p>*The Online MSW is primarily an asynchronous program, which means courses are generally not held during a fixed meeting time. However, there are some courses where synchronous, or \"live\" sessions are a required component of the course assignments. Because an MSW is a professional degree that allows students to engage directly with clients, synchronous sessions are put in place to support student's skills and evaluation in this area.<br/>Some of the courses that may have required live components as a part of an assignment include but are not limited to SOW 5306 Social Work Practice II, SOW 6324 Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups, and SOW 6433 Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice. Dates and times of live sessions will be announced before the course begins, or in some courses, multiple options are provided.</p><p>+Depending on the term a student enters the Online MSW, the final year of the program may show classes in a different sequence. A Plan of Study will be provided to students prior to the beginning of classes with the correct sequence for their cohort.</p><p><strong>First Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 1.1 - SOW 5107 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 1.2 - SOW 5132 - Diverse Client Populations <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Second Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 2.1 - SOW 5235 - Social Welfare Policies and Services <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 2.2 - SOW 5404 - Social Work Research <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Third Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 3.1 - SOW 5305 - Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Clinical Elective - Term 3.2</li> </ul><p><strong>Fourth Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 4.1 - SOW 5306 - Social Work Practice II: Intervention Approaches <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>Term 4.2 - SOW 6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>SOW 5565 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar I <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Fifth Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 5.1 Clinical Elective</li> <li>SOW 5217 - Foundations of Behavioral Health Policy and Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> Term 5.2 -</li> <li>SOW 5566 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar II <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Sixth Semester</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 6.1 - SOW 6123 - Psychosocial Pathology <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 6. 2 - SOW 6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>SOW 5567 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar III <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Seventh Semester+</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 7.1 - SOW 6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 7.2 - SOW 6612 - Clinical Practice with Families <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6561 - Part-Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar I <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Eighth Semester+</strong></p><ul> <li>Term 8.1 - SOW 6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 8.2 Clinical Elective</li> <li>SOW 6562 - Part Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar II <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Ninth Semester+</strong></p><ul> <li>SOW 6563 - Part-Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar III <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>Transfer Credit</strong></p><p>Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience shall not be given, in whole or in part, in lieu of Social Work courses required to fulfill degree requirements.</p><p>Due to the cohort nature of the track and university policy, transfer credits will not be considered for the market-based, fully online part-time MSW track.</p><p><strong>Cost Per Credit Hour</strong></p><p>For the Online Part-Time Social Work track in the Social Work MSW program, the cost per credit hour is $487.45.*</p><p>*Includes all university fees, which may be subject to change.</p><p><strong>Tuition waivers are not accepted for the Online MSW.</strong></p><p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p><p>Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students. The field experiences and practice electives provide substantial opportunities for students to learn independently and practically about social work practice.</p>",
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"description": "<p>The Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track is a cohort program <strong>offered completely online</strong> and allows students who do not have a BSW degree to complete the MSW required curriculum online over the course of three years.</p> <p>The first year of study in the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Part-Time Track includes 18 credit hours of class work. The second year of study includes 18 credit hours of class work and 6 credit hours in the field. The third year of study includes 12 credit hours of class work and 8 credit hours in the field.</p> <p>The MSW program is designed to prepare students to become successful practitioners in the field of clinical social work. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics is upheld and reinforced throughout the academic curriculum. Violations of the NASW Code of Ethics may result in academic sanctions or dismissal from the program.</p> <p>Students who apply for admission into the fully online, part-time MSW track will not be permitted to switch to the on-campus MSW track due to the strict cohort model the fully online track follows.</p> <p>This track is completed entirely online and charges an enhanced tuition rate. As such, Online MSW students are not permitted to simultaneously enroll in any graduate or certificate programs through UCF aside from the Military Social Work Graduate Certificate. Please visit UCF Online for additional information about tuition and fees.</p> <p>The 62-hour MSW program is composed of 39 credit hours of required core and advanced clinical specialization courses. In addition, students complete 9 credit hours of electives and 14 credit hours of field experience. Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers, and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students.</p> <br /> <p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 62 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note: </strong><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/master-of-social-work-msw/\" target=\"_blank\">Social Work (MSW) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p> <p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">http://global.ucf.edu/</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p> <p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\">State Restrictions </a>for current information.</p>",
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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requires that all applicants have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution. The School of Social Work requires that applicants have successfully completed (with a grade of C or higher) at least one course in each of the following areas:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Humanities</strong> (examples: fine arts, history, languages, literature, philosophy, or religion)</li> <li><strong>Physical and Biological Sciences</strong> (examples: biology, chemistry, anatomy, or physiology)</li> <li><strong>Mathematics</strong> (examples: calculus, college algebra, computer science, or statistics)</li> <li><strong>Social Sciences</strong> (examples: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender studies, human development, international relations, political science, psychology, social work, or sociology)</li> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Core</span></h2></div><div><span>21</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8110a38edf23343ecabf\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5107</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Human Behavior in the Social Environment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8110e6bc79cb9e73ebd1\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5132</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Diverse Client Populations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811002fd3a2eab6d8945\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5217</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundations of Behavioral Health Policy and Social Work Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8110a38edf5c583ecac1\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Welfare Policies and Services<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca810fa8d2fbc9b92d8539\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5305</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca810f9d7535f0a587732c\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5306</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Work Practice II: Intervention Approaches<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8110e6bc79728e73ebd3\" target=\"_blank\">SOW5404</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Social Work Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Clinical Specialization</span></h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total 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target=\"_blank\">SOW6604</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Medications in Social Work Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8115a38edf2ea73ecac5\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6610</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Practice with Military and Veteran Families or Groups<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811f5a1583abdb9e7477\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6644</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Interventions with Older Adults and Their Families<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811b5a15838f539e7471\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6670</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Social Work Practice with LGBTQ+<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811b5ada376cf4eca0a7\" target=\"_blank\">SOW6712</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Social Work Practice 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style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Field Experience</span></h2></div><div><span>14</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>14</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Generalist Field Education and Integrative Seminars 6 Credit Hours Clinical Field Education and Integrative Seminars 8 Credit Hours\n\nField instruction is an integral part of graduate social work education. It provides the student with an opportunity to test classroom knowledge as well as to develop and refine foundation and advanced practice skills. Decisions regarding field assignment are determined by the Field Director. Only agency sites approved by the School of Social Work may be used for field instruction. Generalist MSW students complete a minimum of 400 hours in the field; clinical MSW students complete a minimum of 600 clock hours in the field. Field education includes a field seminar.\n\nStudents must complete at least 50% of their field hours during the agency's normal business hours. Evening (after 5 p.m.) and weekend placements are extremely limited. The School of Social Work is under no obligation to provide such placements. Consequently, field placements cannot be guaranteed to students who require evening and weekend placements.\n\nMany social work agencies have students complete background checks, including formal background checks, law enforcement finger printing, driving records, and criminal record checks. In most instances, the expense for the background check is the responsibility of the student. We urge students to seek this information prior to entering the field experience if there is sensitive information that may prevent them from being accepted at an agency. Students must also report any background issues on the field application so that an appropriate placement can be made.\n\nThe UCF School of Social Work cannot guarantee a field placement or subsequent degree completion for students who do not pass background checks.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>62</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/content/609c0ff42bc0ac001c6f46ea\">Financial Information</a> section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241</p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>Students in the 62-hour program must include at least 31 hours of course work at the 6000 level in their program of study.</p> <p>Educational standards for all social work programs are established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the national accreditation body for professional social work education. Curriculum direction and content is regulated by the CSWE through its accreditation standards. The MSW program at UCF is fully accredited through CSWE.</p> <p><u><strong>Required Sequence of Curriculum</strong></u></p> <p>*The Online MSW is primarily an asynchronous program, which means courses are generally not held during a fixed meeting time. However, there are some courses where synchronous, or "live" sessions are a required component of the course assignments. Because an MSW is a professional degree that allows students to engage directly with clients, synchronous sessions are put in place to support student's skills and evaluation in this area.<br />Some of the courses that may have required live components as a part of an assignment include but are not limited to <a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca810f9d7535f0a587732c\">SOW 5306</a> Social Work Practice II, <a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca811502fd3a6da26d894c\">SOW 6324</a> Clinical Social Work Practice with Groups, and <a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8119a38edf76473ecacf\">SOW 6433</a> Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice. Dates and times of live sessions will be announced before the course begins, or in some courses, multiple options are provided.</p> <p>+Depending on the term a student enters the Online MSW, the final year of the program may show classes in a different sequence. A Plan of Study will be provided to students prior to the beginning of classes with the correct sequence for their cohort.</p> <p><strong>First Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 1.1 - SOW 5107 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 1.2 - SOW 5132 - Diverse Client Populations <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Second Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 2.1 - SOW 5235 - Social Welfare Policies and Services <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 2.2 - SOW 5404 - Social Work Research <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Third Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 3.1 - SOW 5305 - Social Work Practice I: Generalist Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Clinical Elective - Term 3.2</li> </ul> <p><strong>Fourth Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 4.1 - SOW 5306 - Social Work Practice II: Intervention Approaches <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>Term 4.2 - SOW 6433 - Clinical Evaluation in Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>SOW 5565 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar I <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Fifth Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 5.1 Clinical Elective</li> <li>SOW 5217 - Foundations of Behavioral Health Policy and Social Work Practice <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> Term 5.2 -</li> <li>SOW 5566 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar II <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Sixth Semester</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 6.1 - SOW 6123 - Psychosocial Pathology <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 6. 2 - SOW 6424 - Theories for Evidence-Based Clinical Practice in Social Work <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong> *</li> <li>SOW 5567 - Part-Time MSW Generalist Field and Integrative Seminar III <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Seventh Semester+</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 7.1 - SOW 6348 - Clinical Practice with Individuals <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 7.2 - SOW 6612 - Clinical Practice with Families <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>SOW 6561 - Part-Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar I <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Eighth Semester+</strong></p> <ul> <li>Term 8.1 - SOW 6324 - Clinical Practice with Groups <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>Term 8.2 Clinical Elective</li> <li>SOW 6562 - Part Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar II <strong>3</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Ninth Semester+</strong></p> <ul> <li>SOW 6563 - Part-Time MSW Clinical Field and Integrative Seminar III <strong>2</strong> <strong>Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>Transfer Credit</strong></p> <p>Academic credit for life experience and previous work experience shall not be given, in whole or in part, in lieu of Social Work courses required to fulfill degree requirements.</p> <p>Due to the cohort nature of the track and university policy, transfer credits will not be considered for the market-based, fully online part-time MSW track.</p> <p><strong>Cost Per Credit Hour</strong></p> <p>For the Online Part-Time Social Work track in the Social Work MSW program, the cost per credit hour is $487.45.*</p> <p>*Includes all university fees, which may be subject to change.</p> <p><strong>Tuition waivers are not accepted for the Online MSW.</strong></p> <p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p> <p>Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry and dialogue. Projects such as research studies, clinical assessments and treatment plans, papers and internships also contribute to the self-development of our students. The field experiences and practice electives provide substantial opportunities for students to learn independently and practically about social work practice.</p>",
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