{"id":821,"date":"2026-04-14T14:54:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partnerships-edx.preprod.twoyou.co\/tuitionio\/?post_type=course&#038;p=821"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:54:48","slug":"simmons-university-msw-traditional-track-online","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/partnerships-edx.preprod.twoyou.co\/tuitionio\/course\/simmons-university-msw-traditional-track-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Simmons University MSW Traditional Track | Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build a solid foundation in clinical social work with Simmons University\u2019s Master of Social Work (Traditional track). Designed for students without a BSW, the program prepares you for licensure while developing skills to support individuals, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete in 16\u201332 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional pathway for non-BSW graduates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSWE-accredited program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasis on clinical practice and social justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate options in specialized practice areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About this program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Master of Social Work (Traditional track) at Simmons University offers a thorough pathway into clinical social work practice. Aimed at students from varied academic backgrounds, the program combines social justice principles with a multicultural outlook, equipping graduates to make a meaningful difference in a wide array of community and clinical settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Curriculum overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curriculum comprises 65 credits and covers both foundational and advanced social work practice. Students examine key theoretical frameworks such as ecological systems theory, cognitive behavioural theory, and psychodynamic approaches, while developing practical skills in assessment and intervention. 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