西肯塔基大学（WKU）的社会工作硕士（MSW）计划为学生提供了研究生水平的专业社会工作实践的准备，以满足日益多样化的农村人口的需求。它特别致力于解决为家庭和社区服务的机构的劳动力需求。此外，城市固体废弃物课程强调农村社区高级社会工作实践。传统课程要求在任何领域获得学士学位的学生都需要60个学期，并且可以全日制或非全日制学习。<br>传统课程学位要求（60小时）
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) prepares students for professional social work practice at the graduate level to meet the needs of increasingly diverse rural populations. It is particularly dedicated to addressing the work-force needs of agencies that serve families and communities. Moreover, the MSW curriculum emphasizes social work practice at the advanced level in rural communities., There are two program concentrations for students meeting the admission requirements outlined below. The Traditional Program concentration requires 60 semester hours for students with a baccalaureate degree in any field and may be taken full or part-time. The Advanced Standing Program concentration requires 33 semester hours for students who have earned a bachelor of social work (BSW) degree from an accredited social work program and who have fulfilled the additional admission requirements outlined below. The Advanced Standing concentration may be taken full or part-time as well. Both concentrations require students to complete SWRK 661 as a capstone course prior to graduation. This course integrates the entire curriculum in a comprehensive practice experience. Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination, the Practice Readiness Exam, prior to graduation.