MSW Social Work - Program Information

Program Information

Introduction

The program prepares students for Social Work practice with a clinical specialization, based on the accreditation standards of the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). The students will be able to contribute with their leadership and guidance to programs and services for vulnerable populations in the United States of America and other societies across the world.

Vision

To be recognized nationally and internationally as a Social Work program of excellence.

Mission

To prepare graduate students with a global perspective, respect for human diversity, with advanced professional competencies and scientific inquiry.

Goals

• Prepare competent and ethical social workers.
• Develop generalist social work practice.
• Deliver innovative services with social justice.
• Promote scientific inquiry.
• Analyze social welfare policy.
• Promote human and community well-being.

Defining Social Work

Social Work is an applied discipline that promotes equity, social and political justice and the well-being of human and social systems.

Clinical Social Work

Clinical Social Work applies theories and methods in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of individual, family and group conditions.

Curriculum

Program Duration

The program may take from two to four years depending on course load.

Course Modality

Courses are offered Monday through Friday at night and Saturdays during the day.

Supervised Practice

• Three internships of 300 hours each.
• Second and third emphasize clinical skills.

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum GPA of 2.75.
3. Interview.
4. Essay.

Advanced Standing Requirements

• Degree from CSWE accredited program.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00.
• Major courses passed with A or B.
• Field Practice with grade A.
• Degree completed in last 5 years.

Transfer Policy

AGMU will accept up to 27 transfer credits from CSWE accredited programs.

• Official transcripts within 45 days.
• Credits evaluated by Registrar.
• Final decision by Vice Chancellor Office.

Residency Requirements

Students must complete at least 25% of credits at AGMU.

Program Administration and Contact

	Contact Information
	Luisa Pacheco Maurer, PsyD, MS, MSW, LCSW-Q, CCM Program Director Phone: (786) 897-7261 Email: lupacheco@uagm.edu
	Prof. Calix Diaz Rivera, PsyD, LCSW, MS, C.AT. IV Assistant Professor and Director of Field Education Phone: (352) 454-3545 Email: diazc4@uagm.edu
	Prof. Janet Carrasquillo, PhD, MSW, MRC Associate Professor Main Campus Phone: (321) 578-1105 jacarrasquillo@uagm.edu
	Gabriela Chimelis Administrative Assistant Phone: (407) 563-6501 Email: gchimelis@uagm.edu

Faculty Members