Overview

Social Work MSW program at George Mason University , which began in fall 2002, prepares students for advanced social work practice.

Key Features

This foundation equips students to enhance human well-being and to promote social and economic justice and human rights through ethical professional practice with culturally diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Once the generalist curriculum (30 credit hours) is complete, students choose a specialization in Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) or Adults and Healthy Aging (AHA).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Social Work and Social Welfare

Human Behavior and Social Systems

Community Practice Across the Life Course

Poverty, Oppression, and Inequity

Organizing and Advocating for Change

Direct Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Online intakes:

August 19; Deadline August 1st

January 21; Deadline December 1st

May 19; Deadlines April 1st

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a BSW degree who demonstrate superior academic achievement and excellence in social work practice may apply for advanced standing. Advanced standing students begin the MSW Program in the summer and upon successfully completing SOCW 674, move directly into the specialized practice curriculum. Advanced standing students must successfully complete 600 hours of supervised field practicum in agencies approved by the Department of Social Work.
All other academic policies for the advanced standing program are identical to those for the traditional MSW Program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

46290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1543 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

46290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1543 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

18840 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 628 USD per credit during 24 months.

Online: $795/credit

Living costs for Fairfax

1330 - 2300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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