
Overview
Social Work 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).
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Courses included:
- Foundations of 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
- Foundations of Direct Practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Social Work Sociology View 544 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesExplore more key information
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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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International
42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
42930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1431 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
16290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 543 USD per credit during 24 months.
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