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Master of Social Work (MSW)
Social Work Practice with Hispanic Children and Families
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Providence Service Scholars
Students entering Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 receive the Providence Service Scholars award, bringing tuition to $750 per credit hour. Both Foundation and Advanced Standing tracks are eligible.**
Empower communities through culturally responsive social work — advocating for and supporting Hispanic children and families through evidence-based practice.
The Master of Social Work (MSW) at Our Lady of the Lake University equips you with the skills, knowledge, and experience to create meaningful change in communities. With a focus on services to Hispanic children and families, this program provides specialized training to advocate for and support diverse populations through evidence-based practice.
- Two Tracks: Foundation or Advanced Standing
- Flexible: 6 start dates per year
- Affordable: $750 per credit hour (with Providence Service Scholars award)
Choose the track that's right for you:
Foundation
For students with a non-social-work bachelor's degree; generalist coursework then advanced work with Hispanic children and families.
Advanced Standing
For students with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program; accelerated path to the specialized concentration.
Coursework
Master of Social Work (MSW)
The Master of Social Work (MSW) curriculum supports two tracks tailored to your education background.
Foundation students begin with a year of generalist coursework in social work practice, social welfare policy, human behavior, and research. Advanced Standing students and second-year Foundation students take courses in the Services to Hispanic Children and Family Concentration.
Integrative seminars connect classroom learning to your supervised field education, and courses run in half-term sessions.
Foundation Program
SOWK 6157
Foundation Integrative Seminar I
1 credit hour
SOWK 6158
Foundation Integrative Seminar II
1 credit hour
SOWK 6159
Foundation Integrative Seminar III
1 credit hour
SOWK 6315
Generalist Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups
3 credit hours
SOWK 6321
Social Welfare Policy and Services
3 credit hours
SOWK 6325
Generalist Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
3 credit hours
SOWK 6331
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems
3 credit hours
SOWK 6332
Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Individuals and Families
3 credit hours
SOWK 6341
Social Work Research I
3 credit hours
SOWK 8251
Foundation Field Education I
2 credit hours
SOWK 8252
Foundation of Field Education II
2 credit hours
SOWK 8253
Foundation Field Education III
2 credit hours
Foundation/Advanced Standing Program
SOWK 6328
Professional Writing for Social Work
3 credit hours
SOWK 6347
Evaluation of Social Work Practice with Hispanic Children and Families
3 credit hours
SOWK 7157
Advanced Integrative Seminar I
1 credit hour
SOWK 7158
Advanced Integrative Seminar II
1 credit hour
SOWK 7159
Advanced Integrative Seminar III
1 credit hour
SOWK 7332
Social Work Practice with Hispanic Elders
3 credit hours
SOWK 7334
Social Work Practice: Hispanic Children and Families
3 credit hours
SOWK 7338
Theories and Perspectives: Hispanic Children and Families
3 credit hours
SOWK 7366
Hispanics in the U.S.: Policies and Programs
3 credit hours
SOWK 7371
Psychopathology
3 credit hours
SOWK 8255
Advanced Social Work Field Education I
2 credit hours
SOWK 8256
Advanced Social Work Field Education II
2 credit hours
SOWK 8257
Advanced Social Work Field Education III
2 credit hours
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Why Choose OLLU?
Flexible Program Options
Two tracks and an online format built around working professionals.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Supervised field education at social service agencies in your community.
Mission-Driven Education
Grounded in service and cultural competence, focused on Hispanic children and families.