Overview

Through a collaborative online learning environment and field practica, students develop advanced generalist social work values, knowledge, and skills in direct practice, leadership, critical scientific inquiry, and policy advocacy to address the complex health and social welfare needs in Alaska and the Circumpolar North.

Features

The MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Social Work program at University of Alaska Anchorage is reviewed by CSWE for reaffirmation on a regular basis.

The MSW is structured to allow students to participate in part-time or full-time graduate studies plans requiring from one to four years of study. The MSW is an advanced generalist MSW program, and the curriculum has two components: the generalist curriculum and the advanced generalist curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Research Methods

Social Work Practice

Practice: Families and Groups

Practice: Organizations and Communities

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

35-61

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Anchorage, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Admission Requirements for Graduate Degrees.

The application deadline is January 15. Applications are accepted and reviewed once a year.

Applications must be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) reserves the right to request additional materials and/or interviews pertaining to program admission. Admission to the MSW is based on the professional judgment of the MSW Admissions Committee. Only applicants eligible to be licensed as a social worker in the state of Alaska will be admitted to the MSW. Please contact the School of Social Work for further information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Out-of-State

20304 USD / year

≈ 20304 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9504 USD / year

≈ 9504 USD / year

Additional Details

WUE/WRGP - Western Exchange: $9,504

Living costs

Anchorage

United States

1320 - 2000 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Anchorage

Funding

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