Social Work - Kennesaw State University

Social Work from Kennesaw State University is a Campus Master Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The MSW program is a full-time course of study. Advanced standing is open to those that have completed a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE accredited institution. The one year, three-semester program requires 39 credit hours. All other applicants are considered for the two-year, four-semester program, which consists of 60 credit hours, 48 in the classroom and 12 in supervised field practicum. Students may choose to specialize in one of three practice areas: Family and Children Services, Addiction/Substance Abuse Services, or Mental Health Services. Family and Children Services The Family and Children Services specialization focuses on the economic, social status and service needs of families, youth and children. Special courses of study are designed for students interested in child welfare, mental health, juvenile justice, and other areas of service to families and children. Students electing this specialization may qualify for Title IV-E stipends. Addiction/Substance Abuse Services This specialization explores the interaction of physical, psychological and social aspects, as well as clinical methods of treatment, early intervention and prevention, using the disease concept of chemical dependency. Students who pursue this specialization will be positioned to become Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC) following additional course work and supervised experience. Clinical Internship Supervised direct practice with individuals, groups, or families in an agency training setting introduces students to the realities of everyday work with clients in an agency setting. Placement areas include, but are not limited to, community mental health, child welfare, and substance-abuse treatment. Advanced practice students complete two advanced practicum courses; those in the two-year program complete four courses. View more details on Kennesaw State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.