The EWU MSW Program prepares graduates for professional practice in rural and urban settings and across areas of practice including child welfare, mental health, addictions, disabilities, housing, poverty, domestic and societal violence, criminal justice, veterans and military families, education, healthcare, palliative care and aging. Through a combination of core courses and specialized electives, each graduate builds a plan of study to fit each career path.<\/p>\n
During the foundation year in the generalist practice curriculum, students learn the values, knowledge, and skills common to all research-informed social work practice to engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Particular attention is given to equity, diversity, and\u00a0advocacy for human rights and justice – social, environmental, and economic. A field practicum begins in the foundation year of the curriculum.<\/p>\n
During the final year in the advanced generalist practice curriculum, students learn to apply the person and environment construct in the context of field practicum and advanced courses in clinical assessment and evidence-based treatments, research methods, organizational and policy analysis, program development, and administrative practices. Special attention is given to the development of leadership skills to work for the prevention of conditions that limit human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of the quality of life for all persons. The program embraces social, economic, and environmental justice in all areas of practice.<\/p>\n
For further information or questions, please email the Graduate Program Director at MSW@ewu.edu<\/a>\u00a0 Or you can phone Dr. Deb Svoboda at 509.359.6832.<\/p>\n MSW Application Information<\/a><\/p>\n","background":{"ID":112,"id":112,"title":"SeniorHall","filename":"6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","filesize":428026,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/social-work\/disability-studies\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825\/","alt":"Students coming and going from Senior Hall","author":"121","description":"","caption":"","name":"6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":338,"date":"2019-05-16 21:48:06","modified":"2021-06-16 23:37:17","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1950,"height":1263,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825-300x194.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":194,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825-768x497.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":497,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825-1024x663.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":663,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825-1536x995.jpg","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":995,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","2048x2048-width":1950,"2048x2048-height":1263,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":194,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":259,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cpp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2019\/01\/6967693352_8b74aedbac_o-landscape-e1548185261825.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":389}},"title":"Master of","bold_title":"Social Work","content":"","secondary_nav_menu_type":"menu","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"mirror-content","page":10144,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Information Sessions","identifier":"information-sessions","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"right","title":"Program Options","notes":" The EWU School of Social Work offers a 90-credit Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in both full and part-time options. The two part-time programs in Everett and Spokane are not open for a new cohort of students every year, check the\u00a0MSW Program Application Schedule<\/a>\u00a0for programs accepting applications.<\/p>\n The EWU School of Social Work also offers a 51-credit Advanced Standing MSW Program for students who have completed a BSW or BASW from a CSWE accredited program. Advanced Standing is offered in both full and part-time MSW Programs. Check the MSW Advanced Standing<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Cheney MSW Full-Time Program","copy":" The EWU School of Social Work offers a full-time MSW Program in Cheney that can be completed in two years (six quarters, excluding summers). The core curriculum is offered in-person weekdays at the Cheney campus. The core courses also include online activities and materials.<\/p>\n First-year classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and second-year classes (including Advanced Standing) are held on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Core curriculum classes are held in four-hour blocks, and most elective courses are held online.<\/p>\n Practicum field experience takes place over five quarters and starts in the winter of the first year. In addition to attending classes and seminars, a practicum is scheduled for 16-20 hours per week.<\/p>\n Our practicum placement process is very structured, and placement is carried out by the Director of Field in partnership with the student. Placements are not arranged by students. The Field Office works closely with the student and agency field placement to ensure social work student learning goals are met.<\/p>\n Go to the MSW Program Application Schedule<\/a> to confirm current application cycles and deadlines.<\/p>\n For more information about the program and curriculum, contact Dr. Deb Svoboda at MSW@ewu.edu<\/a> or\u00a0509.359.6832<\/a>. For information about the application process, please contact Chris Babcock, Student Services Coordinator at cbabcock@ewu.edu<\/a> or\u00a0509.359.6485<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plan of Study<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Spokane MSW Part-Time Program","copy":" The EWU School of Social Work\u2019s Spokane Part-Time Program offers an MSW degree that can be completed in three years. The program is designed for individuals whose work and family obligations would otherwise be a barrier to pursuing a Master of Social Work degree. The coursework is a combination of in-person and online instruction with the in-person content delivered three weekends per quarter. The Spokane Part-Time MSW Program holds classes at the EWU Spokane campus<\/a> serving central Washington and northern Idaho. Practicum placements are selected from among agencies within the student\u2019s own community.<\/p>\n Go to the MSW Program Application Schedule<\/a> to confirm current application cycles and deadlines.<\/p>\n Questions? Please contact the program at SpokanePTMSW@ewu.edu<\/a> \u00a0or 509.828.1406.<\/p>\n Plan of Study<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Everett MSW Part-Time Program","copy":" Eastern Washington University’s Everett Part-Time Hybrid MSW Program is located at Washington State University Everett<\/a>. The program is designed for individuals whose work and family obligations would otherwise be a barrier to pursuing a Master of Social Work degree. EWU at Everett offers a hybrid format, which includes online coursework and in-person evening class sessions. In-person class sessions are held two evenings per week, every other week, over three years. Practicum placements are selected from among agencies within the student’s own community. This program serves students living in Everett, Seattle, Bellevue and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n Go to the\u00a0MSW Program Application Schedule<\/a> to confirm current application cycles and deadlines.<\/p>\n For more information, contact Lynn Lewis at llewis14@ewu.edu<\/a> or 425.405.1629<\/a>.<\/p>\n