Overview

The Social Work M.Sc. programme at Seattle University is designed to develop competent and effective specialised clinical social workers who are dedicated to advancing equity and social justice. This professional degree prepares graduates to navigate complex social, cultural, and historical contexts while providing evidence-based and culturally responsive interventions for individuals and communities.

Why Social Work at Seattle University?

Choosing this programme means joining a community that anchors economic and social justice at the heart of clinical practice. The curriculum is uniquely inclusive, with at least 50% of materials sourced from non-dominant perspectives to foster a broad understanding of diverse viewpoints. Students benefit from small class sizes and learn from a diverse faculty team, where 67% of members come from underrepresented communities, providing rich real-world insights. The programme is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), ensuring that your education meets the highest professional standards.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 874 per credit
National fee: USD 874 per credit
Local fee: USD 874 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Clinical Social Work Practice
Social Justice and Theory
Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment
Social Policy
Evidence-based Interventions
Research Methods
Field Practicum
Anti-Oppressive Practice
Social Problem Analysis

Careers with Social Work

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles across the healthcare, education, and justice sectors. The programme’s strong emphasis on clinical skills and social change enables alumni to pursue careers as school-based therapists, clinical social workers, and policy advocates.

The extensive field placement opportunities provide students with real-world experience in settings such as child welfare organisations, senior services, state justice systems, and community-based programmes focusing on homelessness and domestic violence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work and Social Justice: Ethical Professional Formation

Social Work Foundations - Policy: History and Justice

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Human Development Across the Life Span

Medical Social Work: Integrative Care

Trauma-Informed Clinical Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Completion of 3 courses in liberal arts content, specifically one course in each of the areas: Humanities, Social Science, and Natural Science.

Completion of a Statistics prerequisite course before enrollment.

Criminal Background Check/Criminal Offender Record Information. (Although this is not part of the application process applicants who are offered admission will receive instructions to complete the background check before field placement.)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year
Out-of-State

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year
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In-State

28842 USD / year

≈ 28842 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

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