Overview

West Chester University's Social Work Program Specialization is Advanced Practice with Individuals, Families, and Communities, an approach to social work that addresses well-being from a trauma-informed, recovery perspective grounded in human rights.

Focusing on human rights as the key to social justice and sustainable wellness, practitioners regularly engage advocacy, policy and research. Our unique, simulation-based curriculum provides students opportunities to demonstrate competency in utilizing this approach as they prepare to respond to complex and contemporary issues in a range of interprofessional settings.

The MSW program is offered at both our West Chester and Philadelphia campuses.

Highlights

Knowledgeable and experienced faculty committed to excellent teaching, advancing the field through research, and improving the community

One of the most affordable MSW programs in the region

Recently redesigned curriculum

Small class size (less than 20 students on average)

Interdisciplinary opportunities through Graduate Certificate Programs

Diverse elective offerings across two campuses and seven departments

High touch academic advising model

Suburban and urban campuses

Study abroad opportunities

Diverse student body

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Dialectic of Oppression and Liberation

Human Development across the Lifespan

Social Welfare Policies and Services

Mental Health: A Recovery Approach

Human Behavior in Organizations and Communities

Methods of Social Work Research

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

More details

Priority deadline: February 1. After the priority application deadline, applications will be considered on a rolling basis for as long as space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

West Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form submitted online.

Transcript from the college/university where you earned your bachelor's degree. You will be notified if you need to submit transcripts from other colleges/universities you attended but did not earn a degree. If applying to a doctoral program you will need to submit the transcript from the college/university where you earned your master's degree.

Two letters of recommendation for degree and certificate programs.

A written statement of your professional goals. The quality of your statement is of critical importance to the success of your application for admission. Several programs have specific requirements for the essay.

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

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Out-of-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2998 USD / year

≈ 2998 USD / year

Living costs

West Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

West Chester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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