Social Workers serve individuals, families and communities. It is the helping profession. With an advanced degree in social work, you will have more employment doors opened and have the ability to make a greater difference in people's lives. The curriculum includes study in Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Clinical Practice, Research and Policy. Ferris has a clinical concentration in the MSW program. As such, the emphasis will be on clinical theory and practice as well as the policy contexts of practice. You will be trained to treat behavioral, mental and emotional issues and be prepared to work as counselors, therapists and clinical supervisors. Full time students typically complete their MSW degree in two years. For students with a BSW from an accredited university, the Advanced Standing program enables students to complete their degree in three semesters. Students complete 900 hours of field instruction in one or two different social work agencies. Advanced Standing students' BSW field education counts toward the total number of hours. The capstone project gives students an opportunity to engage in research or program development. An MSW degree is considered a terminal practice degree in the field of social work.