Kinesiology and Social Work Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.W.)
https://chhs.unh.edu/social-work/program/msmsw/social-work-kinesiology-dual-degree
Social Work and Kinesiology
Dual-degree Social Work and Kinesiology students take classes simultaneously over the course of two-and-and-half years in both Social Work and Kinesiology: Outdoor Education and complete a minimum of 78 credits for graduation. This includes two internships, one during their first year of study, and a second specialized block placement internship over the summer following the second year of study, which concentrates on the utilization and application of adventure therapy in an agency setting. This block placement internship may occur in New England or in other appropriate settings across the U.S. Students should be prepared to travel to their internships if needed. Students are also required to complete a teaching practicum supporting faculty teaching in the outdoor education program as well as an advanced studies project during their last year of study, which is supervised by faculty in Kinesiology: Outdoor Education and Social Work
Admission Requirements
Dual degree applicants in Social Work and Kinesiology: Outdoor Education must meet the requirements for both Social Work and Kinesiology: Outdoor Education. Applicants should check each program for their requirements which may be different; however, it is important to note that dual degree students are required for admission to have a minimum of 2 years of experience (post undergraduate) in the field of outdoor education with evidence of considerable leadership time with groups in outdoor settings, preferably with therapeutic populations. Applicants do not need to apply separately to each program but are instructed to apply online via the graduate school for the “Social Work: Dual Degree MSW and MS Kinesiology” option. Applicants only need to provide one well-constructed double-spaced essay of 4-5 pages. Please respond to the questions below: (1) How did you become interested in pursuing a dual degree in Social Work and Kinesiology: outdoor education? (2) What personal, academic, organizational, volunteer and/or paid work experiences have influenced your choice of social work combined with outdoor education as a profession? (3) Briefly discuss a current social issue of great concern or interest to you. (4) Describe some intellectual and personal attributes that you believe make you particularly suited for the profession of social work combined with outdoor education. No GREs required for admission.
Dual degree applications are due by February 1st.
For additional information regarding the Social Work/KIN dual degree admission requirements, contact Anita Tucker at Anita.Tucker@unh.edu or Michael Gass at Michael.Gass@unh.edu.
Social Work and Kinesiology Dual Degree Program MSW/MS Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SW 820 | Social Welfare Policy I | 3 |
| SW 830 | Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| SW 831 | Social Work Practice II: Practice in Small Groups and Community Organizations | 3 |
| SW 840 | Implications of Race, Culture, and Oppression for Social Work Practice | 3 |
| SW 850 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (HBSE I) | 3 |
| SW 851 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (HBSE II) | 3 |
| SW 865 | Adventure Therapy: Facilitation and Processing of the Experience | 3 |
| SW 880 | Field Internship I (seminar and concurrent twoday/week internship/academic year) | 3 |
| SW 881 | Field Internship II | 3 |
| KIN 882 | Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programming | 4 |
| KIN 883 | Psych Factors of Adventure Ed | 4 |
| KIN 884 | Historical Foundations of Outdoor Experiential Education | 4 |
| KIN 885 | Program Models and Evaluation in Outdoor Education | 4 |
| KIN 886 | Organization and Administration of Outdoor Education Programs | 4 |
| KIN 897 | Advanced Topics in Outdoor Education | 6 |
| SW 926 | Social Welfare Policy II | 3 |
| SW 930 | Advanced General Practice III: Clinical Assessment and Intervention | 3 |
| SW 931 | Advanced Generalist Practice IV: Community and Administrative Practice | 3 |
| SW 952 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment III | 3 |
| SW 962 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 |
| SW 982 | Field Internship III | 4 |
| SW 983 | Field Internship IV | 4 |
| KIN 993 | Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| Total Credits | 78 | |
Kinesiology (M.S.) Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrates mastery of major theories, approaches, concepts, and both current and classical theoretical findings within their selected field of study.
- Compiles and critiques current peer-reviewed research, practice of industry standards, and theoretical foundations to produce a paper or project of publishable quality that enhances existing knowledge or creates new knowledge in a specific area within the option.
- Demonstrates proficiency and mastery of specific skills within the profession, which is grounded in evidence-based practice.
- Displays professionally appropriate behaviors, ethical standards, sensitivity, compassion, tolerance of individual differences, and demonstrates the ability to work in a diverse and interprofessional work environment.
Social Work (M.S.W.) Student Learning Outcomes:
- Student demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.
- Student engages diversity and difference in practice.
- Student advances human rights and social, economic and environmental justice.
- Engage in practice informed research and research-informed practice.
- Engages in policy practice.
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Intervenes with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Evaluates practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.