Overview

Social Work from University of Denver will give you the preparation you need for a field that continues to add jobs faster than most other careers. Already working in social work? Adding an MSW to your credentials will help you advance on your career path and earn more, too.

Careers

Work with individuals, couples and families as a therapist

Diagnose and treat people with mental illness or substance use issues

Analyze, advocate and shape public policy

Work in child welfare and child development

Manage programs, agencies and organizations, including nonprofits

Work in sustainable development

Work as a clinician in integrated health and behavioral health settings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aging Services & Policy

Child Welfare

Children & Youth

Ecological Justice

Family Systems Practice

Health & Wellness

Mental Health

Organizational Leadership & Policy Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

Winter start date is only for Two-Year MSW Program

July start date is only for Advanced-Standing MSW Program

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Two-Year MSW Program - 81 credits

Advanced-Standing MSW Program - 54 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denver, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

If English is not your native language, you will have to submit test scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) assessment.

Passport

Financial Verification Form

SEVIS Supplement Form

Be sure to submit at least one transcript from all your post-secondary institutions. All our applicants must also submit proof of their bachelor’s and master’s degrees, if applicable, with a degree certificate or diploma.

The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36180 USD / year

≈ 36180 USD / year
Out-of-State

36180 USD / year

≈ 36180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36180 USD / year

≈ 36180 USD / year

Living costs

Denver

United States

1310 - 2220 USD / month

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

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denver

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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