There is no more exciting time to be part of the renowned Tulane School of Social Work or of the intriguing city of New Orleans than at this moment. Fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and ranked in the top 40 schools of social work in the country, Tulane School of Social Work offers a "clinical-community" curriculum based on relationship-centered practice. This course of study is designed to offer the best of class in clinical and community training that addresses the unique needs of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students in the program enjoy a variety of learning experiences, including traditional and non-traditional class experiences. Team projects, problem-based learning, creative simulation, team teaching, field work, and electronic learning exchanges are just some of the enriching experiences you will enjoy while fulfilling the requirements for the Master of Social Work.

Your Future with Tulane School of Social Work

You may complete the required 60-hour class and field curriculum through three options:
1. Accelerated 16-month program over four semesters: fall, spring, summer, and final fall semester
2. Extended program, including part-time study, which must be completed within three years
3. Joint degree programs with the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (MSW/MPH) and the Tulane Law School (MSW/JD)

MSW Curriculum: Full-Time Study Program

(15 credit hours per semester over 16 consecutive months for a total of 60 credit hours.)

Foundation Courses
First Semester – Fall
SOWK711 Professional Foundations (1 credits)
SOWK712 Social Welfare History & Policy (3 credits)
SOWK721 Theory I (4 credits)
SOWK731 Methods I (4 credits)
SOWK741 Tools I (3 credits)

Second Semester – Spring
SOWK722 Theory II (3 credits)
SOWK732 Methods II (4 credits)
SOWK742 Tools II (3 credits)
SOWK752 Field Practicum I (5 credits)

Advanced Courses 

Third Semester – Summer
SOWK733 Advanced Methods (5 credits)
SOWK743 Data Management, Analysis & Interpretation (3 credits)
SOWK753 Field Practicum II (5 credits)
Elective* (2 credits)

Fourth Semester – Fall
SOWK744 Capstone Professional Seminar (2 credits)
SOWK748 Capstone Professional Project (4 credits)
SOWK754 Field Practicum III (5 credits)
Elective* (2 credits)
Elective* (2 credits)

MSW Curriculum: Part-Time Study Program

(Program spans 32 consecutive months or eight [8] semesters for a total of 60 credit hours.)

Foundation Courses I
First Semester – Fall
SOWK711 Professional Foundations (1 credits)
SOWK712 Social Welfare History & Policy (3 credits)
SOWK741 Tools for Learning and Practice I: Evidence-Based Social Work Practice (3 credits)

Second Semester – Spring
SOWK721 Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (4 credits)
SOWK731 Relationship-Centered Methods for Social Work Practice I (4 credits)

Foundation Courses II

Third Semester – Summer
SOWK742 Tools for Learning and Practice II: Learning and Research in the Field Setting (3 credits)
SOWK722 Theories of Human Behavior in the Social Environment II (3 credits)
SOWK791 Foundation Field Practicum I (2.5 credits)

Fourth Semester – Fall
SOWK732 Clinical-Community Practice Methods II (4 credits)
SOWK792 Foundation Field Practicum I (2.5 credits)

Advanced Courses I
Fifth Semester – Spring
SOWK733 Advanced Methods for Social Work Practice III (5 credits)
SOWK793 Advanced Field Practicum (2.5 credits)

Sixth Semester – Summer
Elective* (2 credits)
SOWK743 Tools for Learning and Practice III: Data Management,Analysis, Interpretation and Presentation (3 credits)
SOWK794 Advanced Field Practicum (2.5 credits)

Advanced Courses II
Seventh Semester – Fall
SOWK744 Capstone Professional Project (2 credits)
SOWK795 Advanced Field Practicum (2.5 credits)
Elective* (2 credits)

Eighth Semester – Spring
SOWK748 Capstone Professional Project (4 credits)
SOWK796 Advanced Field Practicum (2.5 credits)
Elective* (2 credits)

For more information

Contact Tulane School of Social Work at 800-631-8234.