Program Description

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.

Requirements for the Program

Social Work and Kinesiology Dual Degree Program MSW/MS Courses

Course List
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

Student Learning Outcomes

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.

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.

Application Requirements & Deadlines

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Deadlines

Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:

Fall: Feb. 1
Spring: N/A
Summer: N/A
Special: N/A

Application fee: $65

Campus: Durham

New England Regional: ME MA RI CT VT

Accelerated Masters Eligible: No

New Hampshire Residents

Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form. This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission or you will not be able to register for classes.

Transcripts

If you attended UNH after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester and UNH Non-Degree work.

If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must request one official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. International transcripts must be translated into English. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:

Electronic Transcripts: Please have your institution send the transcript directly to grad.school@unh.edu. Please note that we can only accept copies sent directly from the institution.
Paper Transcripts: Please send hard copies of transcripts to: UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall- 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824. You may request transcripts be sent to us directly from the institution or you may send them yourself as long as they remain sealed in the original university envelope.

Transcripts are required for any school you earned a degree from, attended for at least one year, or attended for 2 or more semesters. Exceptions to this rule may be approved at the discretion of the program you are applying to and the UNH Graduate School Admission’s office.

Letters of recommendation: 3 required

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.

At least one letter must attest to observed skills in an employment setting that would be indicative of success in the social work and outdoor education field.

In addition, if applying to the Exercise Science option, at least two of the letters must come from professors that you took classes from at your undergraduate institution.

Personal Statement/Essay Questions

Social Work & Kinesiology: Outdoor Education Dual Degree Personal Statement:

Applicants must 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.

Resume

A current resume is required with your submitted application.

Important Notes

All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program specific application questions.

Additional Department Requirements

Two years of full-time experience in the field is strongly recommended. Graduation from an accredited undergraduate institution with a broad liberal arts background is required.

International Applicants

Some academic departments recommend that international applicants, living outside of the United States, and planning on pursuing a research based degree, submit a preapplication form before submitting a full application. If your desired program is not on the form, departments prefer a full application be submitted. Preapplication requests will be carefully reviewed and a decision usually provided within 3 weeks. If your preapplication is approved then it is recommended you then submit a full application. If you are currently living in the United States (on a H1B visa, etc.), or you plan on pursuing a professional master’s degree, then you do not need to submit a preapplication.

Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.

Social Work and Kinesiology Dual Degree (M.S./M.S.W.)