社会工作硕士（MSW）计划的任务是为学生准备先进的临床社会工作实践，以促进人类和社会福祉并促进社会正义。预计毕业生将成为具有文化能力和有效执业能力的从业者，并具有与其当地和全球社区相关的专业价值观，循证知识和技能。社会工作硕士课程源于该计划的任务，目的是培养学生：发展一种将社会工作职业的价值观，原则和道德观念纳入其中的身份，与个人，家庭，团体一起发展实践技能，组织和社区，运用循证知识，在科学探究和研究型实践的基础上发展批判性思维技能，与本地和全球多样化，脆弱，受压迫和处境不利的人群合作，促进全球人权和社会
The mission of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is to prepare students for advanced clinical social work practice that promotes human and social well-being and advances social justice. Graduates are expected to become culturally competent and effective practitioners with professional values, evidence-based knowledge, and skills relevant to their local and global communities. The Advanced Practice Specialization is Advanced Clinical Practice. Derived from the program mission, the goals of the Master of Social Work Program are to prepare students. To develop an identity that will incorporate the values, principles, and ethics of the social work profession. To develop practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, applying evidence-based knowledge. To develop critical thinking skills based on scientific inquiry and research-informed practice. To work with diverse, vulnerable, oppressed, and disadvantaged populations locally and globally. To advance global human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. To gain expertise in clinically focused practice with an emphasis on children and families and forensic social work.