Article
The Five Year BSW—MSW Program: a New Curriculum Option
Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work
(2010)
Abstract
This article describes and analyzes the development and implementation of a 5-year BSW–MSW program at a Midwestern school of social work. Key pedagogical and programmatic considerations in the development of such programs are identified. Specific information about the admission process and curricular pathway is provided. Five-year and traditional MSW students are compared on their performance in foundation-level MSW courses. The results of evaluative surveys of faculty members and 5-year students are also presented. The potential role of 5-year programs in social work education is discussed.
Keywords
- social work,
- higher education,
- social work programs,
- MSW,
- master of social work,
- BSW,
- bachelor of social work
Disciplines
Publication Date
2010
Citation Information
Shirley Simon, Edward J. Gumz, Susan Grossman, James Marley, et al.. "The Five Year BSW—MSW Program: a New Curriculum Option" Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work Vol. 15 Iss. 1 (2010) p. 67 - 82 ISSN: 1084-7219 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/susan-f-grossman/11/