At the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW), teaching and research are shaped and guided by our social justice mandate and the needs of our community. Our small classes mean youll develop close research and scholarship collaborations with faculty mentors. Individual career planning and support services will help you realize your ambitions, and a range of organizations, activities and events from the Shades of Brown Alliance for individuals of color and allies, to the Catalyst Series for Social Justice - will provide opportunities to connect outside of the classroom.<br><br>The Denver Campus MSW Program is for students who have a bachelor's degree in any field other than social work. (If you already have a bachelor's degree in social work, the Advanced-Standing Denver Campus MSW Program is the program for you.) Full-time students attend classes during weekdays, while part-time students can take some evening classes. Field internships may require weekday hours, but if youre already employed in a human services organization or agency, your current job may count toward your internship requirement.<br><br>In the full-time program, you can obtain your degree in under two years. Classes are weekdays, and most classes must be taken on campus, limited Saturday and online class options are available. Most internships are offered during weekday business hours. You can choose between starting your MSW program during winter or fall quarters. With a winter start, youll have a lighter credit load some quarters, but youll take classes and work at your internships during summer. If you start in fall, youll take more credit hours some quarters, but youll have summers off.<br><br>As a Denver Campus MSW Program student, you will take 81 credit hours. During the first half of the Denver Campus Master of Social Work program, youll focus on the foundation curriculum, developing a generalist perspective and basic skills for working with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. In your second half, you'll customize your Advanced Social Work Practice concentration to match your interests and career goals. Youll gain hands-on experience through two field internships.