Social Work in Health Care

Social Work in Health Care

During the second year of graduate study, students in the School of Social Welfare have the opportunity to fulfill the requirements for graduation with a Specialization in Health Care. This specialization provides students with theory and practice skills in the analysis, development, implementation, management and evaluation of health programs, policies and practice and how they affect individuals and societal well-being; and prepares students to occupy both independent and interdisciplinary team roles in health promotion, prevention, patient care, research, planning and management. Particular emphasis is placed on dealing with traditionally disadvantaged and disempowered populations in accordance with the School’s mission.

Requirements
Matriculated MSW students must meet the following requirements:

• Successful completion of all the professional foundation courses;
• Successful completion of the following courses required for the specialization:
  • HWC 581 Public Health and Epidemiology
  • and either HWC 582 Organizational Dynamics and Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care         or HWC 584Community Analysis and Health Promotion 
• Taking one elective chosen from those courses designated as meeting the specialization in the elective course descriptions 
• Successfully completing one year of field education in a health care setting
• Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 in courses required for the specialization; and
• Complete all other requirements for the Master’s degree.