Overview

Key facts

Why Study Social Work at Grand Valley State University?

M.S.W. students:

Learn to apply a range of theories and methods to practice at multisystemic levels.

Through field education and practice, become culturally competent practitioners in an increasingly complex society.

Are prepared to engage in grassroots, political, and community organizing as well as electoral politics.

Become skilled practitioners capable of assuming leadership and scholarly professional roles in regional, state, national, and global communities.

Contribute to the ongoing development of professional social work knowledge and practice through research and scholarly inquiry that employ state-of-the-art technology.

Earn a degree that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The M.S.W. program and the M.P.A. program provide an opportunity to receive a combined degree of 81 credits.

Career Options

The M.S.W. prepares students for advanced professional practice in direct service and in the development, implementation, and evaluation of social welfare policies and programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Competency for Social Work

Foundations of Social Work Practice

Integrated Methods

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Research

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Substance Abuse and Social Work Practice

Social Work Practice with Individuals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

38 advanced; 60 standard

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed graduate application for admission to both the M.S.W program and M.P.A program

$30 nonrefundable application fee

Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, other than Grand Valley

Three recommendation forms from individuals able to attest to the candidate's qualifications for graduate work and professional practice

Current resume detailing work and volunteer experience

Graduate admissions statement responding to the five questions detailed in the M.S.W. admissions packet

Coursework Requirement Form

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Tuition Fee

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International

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

22860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Grand Rapids

990 - 1710 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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