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Have a passion for world change? A Master of Social Work degree from Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services might be the next career move for you.
The MSW program prepares students to advocate for social and economic justice and for the personal well-being for all people. Students learn to identify and correct the individual and social causes of problems using a dynamic person-in-environment perspective.
The MSW program's curriculum fosters sensitivity to diversity, cultural competence, and practice effectiveness. The faculty at the School of Social Work provides local, national and international leadership with research, scholarship, community service and partnerships. This master's program aims to strengthen your critical thinking skills in ways that apply directly to the field, leaving you an ethical, competent and reflective practitioner upon completion.
There are three options for students in the MSW program - Advanced-standing, Full-time and Extended-study. The option you select depends on whether you have a BSW degree, whether you intend to work while enrolled in the program and other considerations. Refer to the School of Social Work website for detailed information.
The MSW program at Western Michigan University prepares you for direct-service and leadership positions in a wide range of settings