Master of Social Work, MSW

The MSW Curriculum

The MSW curriculum is a 60-hour graduate program which includes field experiences. The Louisiana College MSW program offers areas of specialization during the advanced/2^nd year in healthcare/behavioral health and advanced generalist practice. To successfully complete the area of specialization, a student must take 9 hours of elective courses in their chosen area of specialization and complete both advanced year field placements in either a healthcare/behavioral health agency or an advanced generalist practice setting. Students have the option of entering the program as part-time, full-time (2 years), or full-time advanced standing (1 year). A student who has received a baccalaureate degree in social work from an undergraduate program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may be eligible for the advanced standing option. Certain coursework criteria must have been met through the undergraduate social work degree as well.

The MSW degree will require students to successfully complete a non-thesis track. Candidates for this degree will take a comprehensive exam during their final semester of study and complete a capstone paper relating to the understanding and application of social work values/Christian values.

Admission requirements specific to the MSW Program are as follow:

• Must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  Official transcripts are:

4. Electronic or E-Scripts are accepted if sent by the respective Universities to: msw@lacollege.edu
5. Those mailed from the college or university directly to the School of Human Behavior, MSW Program, Louisiana College, L.C. Box 605, 1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71359.

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for admission to the two-year traditional track, a student with a 2.5 cumulative GPA may be considered
• Three letters of recommendation
• Current resume’
• Admissions Essay
• Admissions Interview
• Present proof of immunizations: Documents proof of two immunizations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) if born on or after January 1, 1957.
• Present proof of major medical coverage.
• 9 hours of social science courses and 9 hours of humanities courses in undergraduate work

To qualify for advanced standing: a student must meet the above requirements, and hold a degree from a CSWE accredited BSW program, and have a B or higher in all undergraduate core social work courses.