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Master of Social Work

The University of North Florida (UNF) Master of Social Work (MSW) program fosters a commitment to creating social change through a holistic practice of social work that emphasizes the attainment of biopsychosocial-economic and spiritual wellbeing, especially among people who experience systematic marginalization and oppression. Through an educational experience founded on critical thinking, research, service, and social justice and enriched through diverse community partnerships, the program prepares professional advanced generalist social workers for multi-method clinical and administrative practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes of the program align with the competencies of the Council on Social Work Education’s (2015) Educational Policy & Accreditation Standards. All UNF MSW students will demonstrate the following competencies:

  1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
  2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
  3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
  4. Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
  5. Engage in Policy Practice
  6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
  7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
  8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
  9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Assessment Approaches

The MSW Program utilizes standardized instruments developed by the Social Work Education Assessment Project (SWEAP) to assess students' mastery of the Council on Social Work Education's nine Core Competencies at the generalist and advanced generalist levels of social work practice. Students complete a multiple choice exam at the end of their first (generalist) and second (advanced generalist) years of study to measure changes in their knowledge of the Core Competencies. In addition, students' mastery of the Core Competencies is evaluated by their field instructors at the conclusion of their generalist and advanced generalist field education placements.