The program specializes exclusively in clinical social work , emphasizing a "relationship-based" approach that considers the intersection of an individual's inner life with broader social, economic, and political contexts. Core Principles and Values
Students spend ten weeks on campus in Northampton, MA, completing a full semester's worth of credits in just five weeks. smith college msw
Students complete two 8-month supervised internships (September to April). Smith students spend nearly twice as many hours in practice as those in other social work schools, totaling 60 quarter hours of practicum internships. The program specializes exclusively in clinical social work
Established in 1918, the is widely recognized as a premier program for clinical social work education . Ranked among the top 5 percent of social work schools in the U.S., it is characterized by its intensive block curriculum and a deep commitment to anti-racism and social justice. Program Structure and Specialization Smith students spend nearly twice as many hours
The School for Social Work (SSW) operates under five centered on racial justice and anti-racism.
Unlike traditional programs, Smith's M.S.W. uses a unique that alternates between intensive academic study and extended field placements. Duration: A 27-month program.
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