Our iMSW Program consists of a diverse, non-traditional group of individuals with varied experiences and professional backgrounds who wish to develop their skills and further their knowledge in social work. The program affords students the opportunity to obtain their MSW degree on a part-time basis through fully online courses with weekly Zoom sessions during the evening. This model allows students to remain full-time employment while pursuing their MSW degree.

The Leadership & Social Change (LSC) concentration prepares social work students to further their careers by developing advanced skills in macro practice. This concentration equips students with the tools to analyze complex social issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive meaningful change. Students will learn and design, implement, and evaluate programs and policies, and mobilize communities to address social challenges. These skills can lead to positions, such as policy advocate, program director, executive director, political strategist, supervisor, administrator, grant writer, public service leader, strategic planner, or consultant.

Model Program: Leadership & Social Change

Traditional student course plan.

Semester	Classes
Semester 1: Summer	SOCW 410 | SOCW 451
Semester 2: Fall	SOCW 427 | SOCW 400
Semester 3: Spring	SOCW 510 | SOCW 526
Semester 4: Summer	SOCW 520 | SOCW 522
Semester 5: Fall	SOCW 542 | Elective
Semester 6: Spring	SOCW 584* | Elective* (456 Hyflex or other)
Semester 7: Summer	Start 1-2 Semester Field Placement
Semester 8: Fall	Start 1-2 Semester Field Placement

Model Program: Leadership & Social Change

The Online Leadership & Social Change concentration part-time program.  Traditional students begin this program in the summer semester. Advanced Standing students begin in the Spring, as they are not required to complete the foundation courses.

Semester	Classes
Semester 1: Fall	SOCW 510 | SOCW 520 | SOCW 522 | SOCW 542
Semester 2: Spring	SOCW 526| SOCW 584 | Elective 1| Elective 2
Semester 3: Summer	Start 1-2 Semester Field Placement
Semester 4: Fall	Start 1-2 Semester Field Placement