Master of Social Work- Advanced Practice with Children, Youth, and Families (Advanced Standing)

University of Memphis

At the University of Memphis MSW students learn about social work practice from the micro to macro levels. The first half of the program prepares students for generalist practice and introduces students to the broad versatile field of social work. In the second half of the program students select an area of specialization Advanced Practice with Children Youth Families or Advanced Practice with Adults Families. Within each specialization full time extended study and advanced standing tracks are available. Please use the links below to view the curricula of each specialization and study track option. Advanced Practice with Children Youth Families prepares students to engage with families and children. Areas of focus include behavioral interventions for children with special needs child welfare practice in schools foster care and adoptions childhood trauma abuse neglect children s mental health community programs for children and advocacy on behalf of children and families.