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The University of Kentucky's online CSWE-Accredited MSW program builds the skills you need to pursue your passion, effect change, and advance social justice. Learn more t ... [+]
The University of Kentucky's CSWE- Accredited online MSW program combines flexible online learning with a rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates for advanced social work practice. This Master of Social Work program emphasizes engaging others, uses evidence-informed intervention strategies, embraces diversity and aspects of justice while equipping students to improve communities through social change.
Options for an advanced-standing program (30 credits) and a 60-credit regular standing program give experienced social workers and passionate newcomers alike the practical skills needed to be effective in the field.
Program graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate ethical, professional judgment in the delivery of quality practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Respect how diversity and difference shape the human experience and impact all levels of practice. Appreciate and seek to advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice. Recognize the roles of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their contribution to advancing social work practice. Succeed as analysts, planners, advocates, leaders, and change agents in policy development and implementation within the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Utilize and apply social work knowledge and values to effectively engage, assess, intervene and evaluate practice at all levels. ... [-]