Overview

This master's degree program prepares recent BSW graduates for advanced professional social work practice with diverse populations. Completing the Social Work MSW program from Arizona State University, you will be able to pursue a career in a variety of professional settings that include mental health organizations, schools, and community, nonprofit and government agencies.

Careers

There are many paths within social work that graduates can pursue. Career examples include:

adult and juvenile correction social worker
behavioral health hospital social worker
community advocate
community organizer
gerontology services patient coordinator
grant and fund developer
group therapy clinician
homeless services outreach coordinator or shelter director
individual counselor
nonprofit leader and manager
policy analyst
program director
school social worker
social services administrator
wellness programmer

Accreditation

The MSW program is the only CSWE-accredited program in the State of Arizona. The school has a continuum of education from the BSW through the Ph.D., as well as credit-bearing certificate programs and continuing education classes that offer continuing education units (CEUs).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Micro Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Macro Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Research Methods in Social Work
Social Policy and Services
Diversity and Oppression in a Social Work Context
Macro Social Work Practice
Advanced Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

More details

Spring: online program
Fall: online and in-person

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

51 SCH

51, 54, 57, 60 credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
A bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants are required to have completed a course in human biology and a course in statistics.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
three letters of reference
professional resume that includes volunteer and paid work experience
statement of educational and career goals
signed standards of ethical and professional behavior form
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

26460 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26460 USD per year during 12 months.
National

24498 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24498 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13972 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13972 USD per year during 12 months.

Online: $10,372 per year

Living costs for Phoenix

900 - 1450 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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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

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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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