Students in the MSW program are required to complete 32 credit hours, comprising required courses and electives. The program has 4 required courses (15 credits), including (1) Advanced Quantitative Research Method for Social Work Studies, (2) Social Work Theory, (3) Field Practicum I & II, and (4) Advanced Social Statistics or Qualitative Research Method. Each student must select at least 2 elective courses from Practice Methods. This MSW degree requires completion of all courses taken, and a successful oral defense of thesis.