Master of Social Work
The specialization in the Master of Social Work Program at New Mexico State University is advanced generalist social work practice with populations of the Southwest.
Building on the liberal arts’ perspective and foundation courses, students develop advanced skills and knowledge in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.
These advanced skills and knowledge incorporate cultural responsiveness to the needs of populations of the Southwest, and addresses client systems in the context of social, cultural, community, and other environmental factors.
Programs
The School of Social Work currently offers both a regular and advanced standing degree programs leading to a MSW degree. These programs are offered on both a full-time and on a part-time basis and are available at both our Las Cruces and Albuquerque campuses.
The Albuquerque MSW Program is current housed at NMSU’s Albuquerque Center. Courses at NMSU’s Albuquerque Center follow the same schedule as courses on the Las Cruces Campus. For more information about our Albuquerque location please visit the Center’s site or talk to the program coordinator.
The online Graduate Catalog has information about the course of study for each of our programs. Scroll to the bottom to see individual course descriptions. This information is also available in the MSW application packet (see below).
Advanced Standing is offered only to graduates of CSWE accredited BSW programs in the past seven years who meet specific admissions criteria. Advanced standing students can complete their MSW degree by taking 36 credit hours [over approximately 15 months]. Advanced standing students begin in Summer Session II.
Social Work education is built on two components, classroom education and field practice experience. Please visit our MSW Field Education page for more information about field requirements and expectations.
MSW Student Handbook 2011-2012
How to Apply
Information
For more information or questions about the program please contact the School of Social Work or the MSW Program Coordinator directly.
Master of Social Work Program Director
Ivan De La Rosa
lilo@nmsu.edu
575.646.1243