Carlow University
Course Information:
MSW 714 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course focuses on human behavior as understood through the interplay of psychological, biological, and social dimensions of human
development. The life cycle of individuals is reviewed in the context of families, groups, and larger social systems including the cultural,
social, and physical environment. This knowledge is useful to social workers and other practitioners in dealing with problem situations,
whether created by individuals or by environmental factors. The course explores theoretical perspectives in a holistic approach grounded
in the liberal arts. The advanced version of the course, open to students in the MSW Program, requires an in-depth case study analysis in
which students demonstrate integrative knowledge and critical thinking in their application of the theories within the multidimensional
perspective. 3 credits |
MSW 715 Cultural Awareness
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course helps students develop an understanding of a practical, stage-based approach to ethnic and cultural awareness. Given our
culturally diverse society, intervention practice approaches have universal application to populations which social workers and other
health professionals serve. Drawing on cultures as holistic designs for living, insights and strategies for addressing human needs and
concerns from a culturally sensitive perspective will be covered. Students will develop: a critical understanding of the need for a
multicultural perspective in the delivery of human services; a critical understanding of the pluralistic makeup of communities and their
citizens who request human services; cultural awareness skills necessary for working as a professional social worker. 3 credits |
MSW 716 Communities, Organizations, and Groups: Theory and Praxis
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course explores human behavior in groups, organizations, and communities to achieve an in-depth theoretical, conceptual, and
practical understanding of the workings of the macro social environment. Students take an active role in their learning through
engagement with a community, organization, and group. An ecosystem perspective is combined with sociology and group psychology
theories that promote a working knowledge of the operation and interrelatedness of macro systems and human behavior. Primary
consideration is given to concepts of empowerment, diversity, populations-at-risk, and the promotion of social and economic justice at
the local, national, and global levels. 3 credits |
MSW 721 Grant Writing and Organizational Management
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
As outlined in the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers’ ethical responsibilities in practice settings include the use of supervision and
consultation to enhance professional practice, administration within and outside of agencies to advocate for adequate resources to meet
clients’ needs, and the assurance that social workers are diligent stewards of the resources of their employing organizations. This course
is designed to prepare advanced generalist practitioners to assume middle management leadership positions and engage in the
facilitation of change in contemporary human service practice. The course introduces the processes and practices involved in
organizational management, program advocacy, and grant writing. Organizational Management and Grant Writing is a course to develop
the skills necessary to develop a funding grant proposal and to integrate the administrative responsibilities while working with nonprofits and government agencies. 3 credits
PREREQUISITE: ADVANCED STANDING OR MSW 700 |
MSW 723 Applied Research: Program Evaluation
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Program evaluation can occur on the micro and the macro level of practice and is centered around the essential notion that social work
services and practice occur in a world with limited resources. There remain increasing demands for more effective and efficient programs
combined with accountability that meets the needs which confront our society and the vulnerable populations that live in communities
everywhere. In the realm of social welfare services, program evaluations can make recommendations for systems that are in the process
of developing, fully working, and those that may need to be augmented for improvement. 3 credits |
MSW 724 Strength-Based Leadership
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course is designed for social work graduate students preparing for a career in team-based settings and leadership positions. This
course focuses on self-reflection as a tool for students to examine their motivations, challenge their biases, and learn how to leverage
their strengths when serving in the capacity of a social worker. In addition to self-reflection, this course informs students on
transformational leadership practices and skills, clinical supervision, and feminist topics to create added value to their leadership style
when serving as leaders in practice settings. 3 credits
PREREQUISITES: MSW 700, MSW 701, MSW 703, MSW 714, and MSW 715 |
MSW 726 Advocacy and Organizing
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course examines selected historical phenomena in order to better understand future prospects. The course assists students in
developing the repertoire of macro knowledge, skills, and values needed to analyze and assess social policies and political systems as
they relate to client welfare. The course teaches students how to formulate macro interventions, advocate for, and work collaboratively
in change and capacity building processes within organizations and communities, and to influence social policies and the political
processes that affect the everyday lives and opportunities of clients. In addition, the course seeks to deepen students' understanding of
distributive justice, human and civil rights, and the dynamics of oppression as well as the saliency of advocacy and social change action in
pursuit of social and economic justice through responsible policy and political practice. 3 credits
PREREQUISITE: MSW 703 |
MSW 732 MSW Field Placement II
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
A supervised field placement in a selected human service agency that allows the student to apply theory, methods, and values in micro,
mezzo, and macro practice. 3 credits |
MSW 733 MSW Field Seminar II
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
A seminar designed to bring students together in a group setting to help integrate the field experience with practice skills and theories. 3
credits |
Program Information:
College of Health and Wellness
Social & Behavioral Sciences MSW Program
Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Master of Social Work
Graduate |
MSW |
Macro Practice |
45 |
English |
You will earn to advocate for human rights and social and economic justice through the macro practice approach in the Master of Social Work program. You will acquire knowledge of best practices with large systems and frameworks for achieving change.
The MSW macro program at Carlow University offers an evidence-based social work program that includes interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, a crucial component in real world practice. Our social work education is experiential, practice-oriented, trauma-focused and self-reflective.
Bachelor’s in Social Work students from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited programs will qualify for application for advanced standing, able to earn a MSW at Carlow by taking 45 credits. |
No certificates listed.
Information on Training and Other Services
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