Overview

Students of the Social Work program of The University of Toledo choose either a mental health or children and families track. Our flexible class schedules are ideal for working students.

UToledo's social work faculty members bring real-world examples to the classroom and are committed to social work practice. They have developed strong ties to community social-service agencies, which often hire our M.S.W. graduates.

Social Work Master's Degree Highlights

Full accreditation by the Council of Social Work Education.

Convenient for working students. Most of our M.S.W. courses are offered in the evenings after 4 p.m. and on Saturdays.

Working, professional faculty. UToledo M.S.W. faculty members breathe life into social work concepts. They are real-world practitioners as well as teachers. Small class sizes allow our faculty members to develop close relationships with students.

Broad clinical and classroom experience. UToledo social work graduate students are trained to work with a wide range of populations, from children to seniors. They have access to state-of-the-art technology and graduate with more than 500 hours of field work.

Human trafficking experts. UToledo is at the forefront of human trafficking research and advocacy. Our School of Social Justice houses the Human Trafficking and Social Justice Institute. The institute engages in research, community organizing, teaching and policy work. Its annual, international conference is the oldest and most prestigious in the nation. UToledo students attend for free.

Financial assistance. M.S.W. graduate students can apply for graduate assistantships within the social work department or through the graduate school office.

Career Opportunities

UToledo M.S.W. graduates are prepared to work in diverse settings with a variety of clients.

Agencies that have employed UToledo master's in social work graduates include:

Lucas County Children Services, Toledo, Ohio

Zepf Center, Toledo, Ohio

Correctional Treatment Facility of Lucas County, Toledo, Ohio

Salvation Army Northeast Ohio Division Recovering Individuals from Sexual Exploitation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Philio New Concepts substance abuse treatment, Toledo, Ohio

Unison Health, Toledo, Ohio

A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health, Ohio

Lucas County Department of Job & Family Services, Toledo, Ohio

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice

Micro Social Work Perspectives In Human Behavior And The Social Environment

Policy Issues And Analysis In Social Work

Social Work Research Methods And Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-28 00:00:00

More details

International student applications are due four (4) weeks prior to the posted deadline due to immigration processing.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 570 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

GRE Requirement

The GMAT is only required for applicants with a GPA below 2.7 or applicants seeking Graduate Assistantship opportunities. Applicants with a GPA below 2.7 can be considered for a waiver at the discretion of the Associate Dean

In addition to the official, final transcripts, you must also provide official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates needed to fulfill your admission

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo Requirement

All international students must also demonstrate adequate financial resources for their graduate education before they can be admitted

Tuition Fee

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International

12948 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12948 USD per year during 12 months.
National

12948 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12948 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7378 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7378 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Toledo

893 - 1473 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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