Overview

Students in the Social Work program from Rhode Island College benefit from the broad expertise of faculty who take the time to get to know them and invest in their success. The faculty, and the camaraderie between students, yields a deep sense of community in the School of Social Work.

As a national leader in the field of social work education, RIC’s School of Social Work offers advanced studies for social workers and bachelor’s degree holders in related fields who want to develop the research skills and field experiences necessary to become leaders within social service organizations and individual practices.

Key Features

The program is for individuals who already hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree who wish to take the next step in their careers.

The program is for working professionals in related fields who wish to transition into clinical social work.

Accreditation

The M.S.W. program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Services

Basic Interviewing Skills for Human Service Assistance

Basic Writing Skills for Human Services

Generalist Practice Skills for Human Services

Social Work and Social Justice

Advanced Skills for Human Services

Integrative Seminar and Field Experience

Policy Analysis and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Providence, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students must:

have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (Students who have completed all but their last semester of baccalaureate work may also apply.)

show evidence of the intellectual capacity to participate successfully in academic work at the graduate level

have a diverse, liberal arts academic background that includes coursework in the human biological sciences, social sciences, humanities and mathematics

An applicant must have:

a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate coursework

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31868 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31868 USD / year

≈ 31868 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16368 USD / year

≈ 16368 USD / year

Additional Details

Northeast Neighbors: $792/credit

Living costs

Providence

United States

1030 - 1900 USD / month

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