Curriculum Snapshot
SocialWork@Simmons students can complete the program on an accelerated, full-time, or extended basis. Select from the options below to view a sample course schedule by term:
Accelerated Full-Time (4 terms) ↑
TERM 1 | 17 credits
Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment OR Social Work with Groups (3 credits)
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Social Work Research (3 credits)
Field Education I (5 credits)
TERM 2 | 16 credits
Dynamics of Racism and Oppression (3 credits)
Social Work with Groups OR Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits)
Field Education I (4 credits)
TERM 3 | 16 credits
Advanced Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Advocacy and Social Action for Professional Social Workers OR Evaluation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
TERM 4 | 16 credits
Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
Evaluation in Social Work Practice OR Advocacy and Social Action for Professional Social Workers (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
Standard Full-Time Program (6 terms) ↑
TERM 1 | 9 credits
Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
Dynamics of Racism and Oppression (3 credits)
TERM 2 | 11 credits
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Social Work Research (3 credits)
Field Education I (5 credits)
TERM 3 | 10 credits
Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits)
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Field Education I (4 credits)
TERM 4 | 9 credits
Social Work with Groups (3 credits)
Advocacy and Social Action for Professional Social Workers (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
TERM 5 | 13 credits
Evaluation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
TERM 6 | 13 credits
Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
Extended Program (8 terms) ↑
TERM 1 | 6 credits
Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
TERM 2 | 6 credits
Dynamics of Racism and Oppression (3 credits)
Social Work with Groups (3 credits)
TERM 3 | 6 credits
Social Work Research (3 credits)
Advocacy and Social Action for Professional Social Workers (3 credits)
TERM 4 | 11 credits
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Assessment and Diagnosis (3 credits)
Field Education I (5 credits)
TERM 5 | 7 credits
Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Field Education I (4 credits)
TERM 6 | 9 credits
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
TERM 7 | 10 credits
Advanced Clinical Practice (3 credits)
Advanced Clinical Course (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
TERM 8 | 10 credits
Capstone Seminar (3 credits)
Evaluation in Social Work Practice (3 credits)
Field Education II (4 credits)
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