Master's - Social Work - Children, Adolescents, and Adults Concentration - Erikson Institute

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Master of Social Work Concentration

60 credit hours

Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Prepare to support children, adolescents, and adults through evidence-based and developmentally appropriate interventions and strategies that improve their lives. The Children, Adolescents, and Adults concentration trains social workers who are interested in the following roles:

Clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults in a range of settings, including mental health, adoption, family support, child welfare, health care, early intervention, and education.
Relationship-based collaborative work with caregivers and other adults.
Advocacy work on behalf of families and communities.
Consultation and technical assistance to the systems and organizations that serve youth and adults.

Key benefits of this concentration

Strengthen skills through specialized field placements.
Develop relevant, in-demand expertise.
Sharpen competitive edge in the marketplace.

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How the Program Works

In addition to the core MSW degree curriculum, you will take an advanced practice course and complete a two-semester concentration field placement focusing on children, adolescents, and adults.

See a sample course schedule for MSW students with the Children, Adolescents, and Adults concentration:

2-Year Program 3-Year Program

Tuition

The figures below are based on a per-credit tuition rate of $1,090.

2-year program

Year 1

Fall: $14,170 (13 credits)
Spring: $16,350 (15 credits)

Year 2

Summer: $7,630 (7 credits)
Fall: $13,625 (12.5 credits)
Spring: $13,625 (12.5 credits)

+$300 student services fee per semester

3-year program

Year 1

Fall: $10,900 (10 credits)
Spring: $9,810 (9 credits)

Year 2

Summer: $3,270 (3 credits)
Fall: $6,540 (6 credits)
Spring: $8,720 (8 credits)

Year 3

Summer: $4,360 (4 credits)
Fall: $10,355 (9.5 credits)
Fall: $10,355 (9.5 credits)

+$300 student services fee per semester

“

Erikson students come to us with excellent family therapy skills. They know how to talk to parents about their children in a very sensitive way.

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Nancy Toncy•Clinical supervisor, Between Friends

Concentration Courses You Will Take

SOWK K437 3 credit hours

Advanced Clinical Practice with Trauma

This advanced clinical practice course provides students with an understanding of the sociopolitical context of trauma and its impact on neurobiology, health, mental health, social relationships, and community functioning, as well as assessment and treatment strategies for children and families affected by trauma. The course will be taught through a developmental lens including examination of the effects and treatment of trauma during infancy and toddlerhood, the pre-school years, school-age years, adolescence, and adulthood.

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SOWK K454 3 credit hours

Advanced Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults

This course is designed to build on relevant concepts covered in Social and Emotional Development I and II and Working with Children, Families, and Groups I and II, particularly in relation to understanding individuals and their adjustment within developmental, biopsychosocial, and person-in-environment frameworks. The course also provides students with the theoretical and practice knowledge base necessary for effective social work practice with individuals across the lifespan.

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The Erikson curriculum provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to social work education that is informed by a deep understanding of development, cultural, and community contexts.

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