Overview

Key facts

Social Work from Abilene Christian University is designed to produce versatile social work leaders, you are able to incorporate faith and employ technology into your work in the program. You will identify and make use of what works from the most promising interventions and forward-thinking programs and policies to empower and instill hope in your clients, in essence promoting positive social change.

At ACU, our Master's in Social Work curriculum gives students unparalleled field placement opportunities specifically designed to fit their interests, outside commitments, and future career goals.

Careers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nonprofit or Social Services Director

Medical Social Worker

Military Social Worker

Substance Abuse Social Worker

Mental Health Social Worker

Child Welfare Advocate

Adoption Social Worker

Public Health Social Worker

Rehabilitation Social Worker

Family Violence Counselor

Sexual Assault Counselor

Immigration Policy Advocate

Poverty Advocate

Lobbyist

Policy Analyst/Researcher

Legislator/Public Official

Community Planner

Rural Social Worker

Social Work Administrators, Researchers, Planners and Policymakers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity, Power, and Oppression

Policy Analysis and Practice

Management and Funding for Nonprofit Organizations

Leading and Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations

Psychopathology

Spirituality and Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abilene, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 583 other Masters in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application;

Pay the $65 application fee;

An official transcript(s) in English of all previous colleges attended.

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; If undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, the GRE or MAT entrance exam is required.

Two letters of recommendation

A personal statement addressing your motivation for graduate studies and entering the social work profession, including reflections on the four themes of the ACU School of Social Work- evidence-based practice, God’s gift of diversity, faith and social work, and social justice;

A writing sample in the form of a formal graded senior level assignment of at least five pages from the student's undergraduate work (or acceptable alternative);

Demonstrate a broad liberal arts background, including two courses from each of the humanities/fine arts, and communication/language. A course in statistics is highly desirable.

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

29700 USD / year

≈ 29700 USD / year
Out-of-State

29700 USD / year

≈ 29700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

29700 USD / year

≈ 29700 USD / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Abilene

United States

932 - 1728 USD / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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