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 Advanced-Standing MSW Program is for students who already have a CSWE-accredited bachelor's degree in social work. (If you dont have a bachelor's degree in social work, then the Denver Campus MSW Program is the program for you.) Full-time students attend classes during weekdays, while part-time students can take some evening and weekend classes. Field internships may require weekday hours, but if youre already employed, your current job may count toward your internship requirement.<br><br>A master's degree in social work with a specialization in Child Welfare will prepare you for a career working with children, youth and families across the continuum of care within the child welfare system, from entry to exit in both public and private child welfare agencies.<br><br>With a multisystemic approach, this specialization focuses on the use of culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions with children and families. You will be trained to ask critical questions and consider the implications of social work's role in systemic oppression within human service systems. You'll develop an understanding of the impact of trauma, poverty and substance use on children and families involved in child welfare and the underlying systemic issues related to disproportionality and disparities for children and families of color.