School of Social Work Academic Program

Accreditation: Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

The Social Work Minor consists of seven (7) courses, or 23 s.h. The minor is designed to give students a basic background and introduction to social work and content areas in the social work field. The Social Work minor is a great complement to other majors in that it offers students skills in policy analysis, communication, cultural competence, group dynamics, assessment and intervention as well as an understanding of the importance of social context. Majors in criminal justice, psychology, education, pharmacy, and other allied disciplines should find it particularly helpful in their job searches and in their later work.

Bachelor of Social Work

The BSW Program of Temple University´s School of Social Work (SSW) is rooted in the mission, educational program goal and conceptual framework of SSW. The primary goal of the BSW program is to prepare entry-level, generalist social work practitioners committed to social work practice that ensures human rights, including social, economic and cultural rights, for all.

Master of Social Work

The Master of Social Work (MSW) Program consists of 60 credits of course work and field practice taken full time (two academic years) or part-time (over three academic years). Students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) may be eligible for the accelerated 34.5 credit Advanced Standing program. Except for those admitted with advanced standing, all entering students follow a common foundation curriculum. Prior to the start of their advanced program, students select a concentration and specialization. The concentrations are Clinical Practice, Management and Planning, and Social Work with Communities and Policy Arenas. Specializations are in Children, Youth, and Families, Health and Mental Health, or an Individualized specialization designed by the student and an advisor.
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Dual Masters in Social Work and Public Health

Temple University's College of Health Professions and Social Work offers a dual degree program that affords students the opportunity to earn the MSW (through the School of Social Work) and the MPH (through the Department of Public Health) in three to five years. The primary goal of this dual degree program is to prepare professionals to assess, understand, prevent, and intervene in health- and mental health-related concerns that impact the well-being of individuals, communities, and populations through a social and economic justice lens.

Post Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy

The School of Social Work is offering graduate students and clinicians in Pennsylvania the opportunity to earn a 15 credit graduate certificate in Play Therapy. SSW recognizes the relevance and validity of play therapy and the need for a comprehensive, high quality academic program in this community. The courses within this program will prepare students and behavioral health professionals in the community to meet the 150 hours of play therapy-specific educational requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist which is a credential issued by the Association of Play Therapy (APT).
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