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Overview
If you are interested in the traditional (face-to-face) format, be sure to know that the Regular (63 credit hour) MSSW program will start in the Fall semester and the Advanced (33 credit hour) program will start in the Spring and Summer II semesters.
Students in the Advanced (33 credit hour) program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are also eligible to apply for the Sustainable Community Health Promotion in Social Work certificate program.
Key Features
- The program has four concentration options: Administration and Community Practice, (MSSW) - 33 Hour Program, Administration and Community Practice, (MSSW) - 63 Hour Program, Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families and Groups, (MSSW) - 33 Hour Program, Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families and Groups (MSSW) - 63 Hour Program
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment : Individuals, Families and Small Groups
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment II: Social Institutions, Communities and Organizations
- Social Welfare Policy
- Social Work as a Profession
- Social Work with Diverse Populations
- Generalist Social Work Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
The Fall date is for Regular (63-credit hour), the Spring date is for Advanced (33-credit hour) and the Summer I date is for Advanced (33-credit hour).
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
33 SCH
Social Work with a Concentration in Administration and Community Practice, (MSSW) and Social Work with a Concentration in Direct Practice with Latino Individuals, Families and Groups (MSSW) have an option of 63 Hour Programs
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Public Health View 543 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Personal statement detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.(Instructions)
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources using the following Reference Form. (Reference Form)
- Verified successful completion of a course in basic statistics.
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
882 - 1634 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.
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