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School of Social Work Genesia Kilgore-Bowling Chair, School of Social Work MSW Program Director (606) 218-5011 GenesiaKilgoreBowling@upike.edu
The new fully online MSW program is designed for self-directed learners who seek the flexibility of online learning but desire to have meaningful relationships with their faculty and peers in a robust learning environment. UPIKE’s program has a unique specialization in mental health and addictions, which provide students with the advanced training needed to effectively direct clinical practice with individuals, families and small groups. Graduates finish fully prepared to take on leadership positions and pursue a future license as a clinical social worker.
Specialize in Clinical Mental Health and Addictions.
Perks:
*To be completed by students who do not hold an undergraduate social work degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or who do not meet additional criteria for Advanced Standing.
*Please note that it is preferred that this requirement is completed prior to admission. However, any liberal arts coursework not completed on admission to the MSW program, must be completed before beginning the advanced curriculum.
*To be completed by students who have completed an undergraduate degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
All Council on Social Work Education programs measure and report student learning outcomes. Students are assessed on their mastery of the competencies that comprise the accreditation standards of the Council on Social Work Education.
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Shelly Justice Fouts    Graduate Programs RecruiterShellyJusticeFouts@upike.edu â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚â¶Ä‚(606) 218-5198
“Several things factored into me choosing UPIKE’s MSW program. The enthusiasm for the program voiced to me by Dr. G [Genesia Kilgore-Bowling] was contagious, and thankfully I was considered for the advanced standing track.I am thrilled for the opportunity to complete my degree at a university that I know and trust right here in Eastern Kentucky and I am excited to be a part of the inaugural MSW class at UPIKE!†Kristi Lee ’22
“Several things factored into me choosing UPIKE’s MSW program. The enthusiasm for the program voiced to me by Dr. G [Genesia Kilgore-Bowling] was contagious, and thankfully I was considered for the advanced standing track.I am thrilled for the opportunity to complete my degree at a university that I know and trust right here in Eastern Kentucky and I am excited to be a part of the inaugural MSW class at UPIKE!â€
Kristi Lee ’22