Advanced Standing Curriculum
The advanced standing joint degree curriculum applies to joint degree MDiv students who have already received the BSW degree. Students in the standard MSW degree program may find their required curriculum here.
The curriculum below applies only to students who enrolled at Truett Seminary after Summer 2019 or later. Current students who enrolled prior to Summer 2019 should visit the Current Student Degree Planning webpage to view their degree plan or visit the Academic Services Offices in Suite 205.
Please note that Advanced Standing students must concurrently enroll in mentoring (MENT 7V00) with their SWO Advanced Internship to meet their 9 required hours of mentoring. Visit the Truett mentoring website for more information.
*Joint degree students must meet with academic advisors from both departments regarding the requirements for each degree. On occasion, degree requirements change and each department grants final approval for their degree program.
MDIV CURRICULUM
| Introductory Courses | 9 |
| THEO 7340 Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| THEO 7341 Introduction to Christian History and Theology | 3 |
| WOCW 7385 Introduction to Christian Witness and Mission | 3 |
| Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| PRTH 7101 Spiritual Formation I | 1 |
| PRTH 7102 Spiritual Formation II | 1 |
| PRTH 7103 Spiritual Formation III | 1 |
| PRTH 7004 Spiritual Formation Retreat | 0 |
| Christian Scriptures | 12 |
| THEO 7370 Christian Scriptures I | 3 |
| THEO 7372 Christian Scriptures II | 3 |
| THEO 7371 Christian Scriptures III | 3 |
| THEO 7373 Christian Scriptures IV | 3 |
| Christian Theology | 12 |
| THEO 7360 Christian Texts & Traditions I | 3 |
| THEO 7361 Christian Texts & Traditions II | 3 |
| THEO 7362 Christian Texts & Traditions III | 3 |
| THEO 7382 Constructive Theology | 3 |
| Christian Tradition | 6 |
| THEO 7396 The Baptist Identity | 3 |
| or WSLY 7310 Wesleyan Theology & Doctrine | |
| LEAD 7303 Leadership for Congregational Ministry | 3 |
| or WSLY 7320 Wesleyan History & Polity | |
| Christian Ministry | 18 |
| PAST 7330 Introduction to Pastoral Care | 3 |
| PRCH 7316 Preaching I | 3 |
| MENT 7V00 Mentoring in Ministry | 9 |
| PRTH 7391 Integrative Seminar: Faith & Practice | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Credit from MDIV Curriculum | 72 |
| Credit from MSW (Advanced Standing) Curriculum | 15 |
| Total Hours for MDIV | 87 |
MSW CURRICULUM (Advanced Standing)
| First Year | |
| Fall | 16 |
| SWO 5338 Clinical Diagnosis in Social Work | 3 |
| or SWO 5335 Theoretical Frameworks for Community Social Work Practice | |
| SWO 5370 Clinical Social Work Practice I | 3 |
| or SWO 5375 Community Social Work Practice I | |
| SWO 5382 Clinical Evaluation for Practice Improvement | 3 |
| or SWO 5384 Program Evaluation for Practice Improvement | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 |
| SWO 5323 Organizational Leadership & Management | |
| SWO 5376 Health Practice & Policy | |
| SWO 5377 Social Work Practice & Advocacy with Children & Families | |
| SWO 5494 Part I Advanced Internship | 4 |
| Spring | 13 |
| SWO 5380 Clinical Social Work Practice II | 3 |
| or SWO 5378 Community Social Work Practice II | |
| SWO 5490 Part II Advanced Internship | 4 |
| SWO 5395 Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Credits shared from the MDiv Degree | 3 |
| Credit from MSW (Advanced Standing) Curriculum | 26 |
| Credit from MDIV Curriculum | 3 |
| Total Hours for MSW (Advanced Standing) | 29 |
| Total Hours for Dual-Degree Program | 98 |