The Master of Social Work program, with concentrations in clinical social work and school social work, envisions a transformative educational experience that prepares skilled, culturally responsive, and ethical clinicians.
Master of Social Work
Graduates will be equipped to make a positive impact in individuals’ lives by providing effective mental health interventions, fostering resilience, promoting social justice, and advancing the well-being of individuals, students, and communities. Through the integration of clinical expertise, cultural humility, and community collaboration, the program strives to meet the growing demand for highly competent and ethical social work professionals in mental health and educational settings.
Why Study Social Work
Pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Galen will allow you to (continue) impacting the lives of individuals and communities.
Galen University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to prepare students for advanced practice in the field of social work. The learning and practice opportunities emphasize the integration of social work theory, research, and practice, with a critical focus on equitable and socially just evidence-based services among diverse populations, especially those experiencing social and economic marginalization. We aim to prepare students for leadership roles in clinical social work practice, research, and advocacy, with a strong commitment to social justice and ethical practice.
Social Work at Galen
Galen University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to prepare students for advanced practice in the field of social work. The learning and practice opportunities emphasize the integration of social work theory, research, and practice, with a critical focus on equitable and socially just evidence-based services among diverse populations, especially those experiencing social and economic marginalization. We aim to prepare students for leadership roles in clinical social work practice, research, and advocacy, with a strong commitment to social justice and ethical practice.
The MSW program at Galen University maintains a supportive learning environment, a rigorous academic curriculum, and supervised clinical practicums. The program prepares students to engage in clinical work with a range of populations and presenting issues and fosters the development of critical thinking, clinical assessment, and intervention skills. Other key components of the program include an emphasis on self-reflection (reflexivity), cultural humility, and ongoing professional development.
The ideals and values upon which the program is based include diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility. The faculty, staff, and clinical supervisors seek to prepare students to think holistically and practice with empathy and compassion. Well-executed clinical social work practice has the power to influence individual and collective well-being that ultimately contributes to positive social change at the local, national, and global levels.
Sample Courses from the Social Work Program
Courses that students will take within our program include:
- SW 5425: Privilege, Oppression, and Power
- SW 5450: Social Policy Analysis
- SW 5600: Trauma-Informed Assessment and Intervention 1
- SW 5475 Legal and Ethical Issues in Social Work Practice
- SW 5575: Behavioral, Psychosocial and Ecological Aspects of Health, Mental Health and Disease
- SW 6425: Introduction to Clinical Social Work Methodologies
- Field Experience
Career Opportunities
There are numerous employment opportunities that graduates of the Social Work program can pursue, such as:
- Clinical Social Worker (counseling)
- Child Welfare Specialist
- Program Coordinator
- School Social Worker
- Policy Analyst/Advocate
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