Overview

The Social Work programme at Savannah State University promotes student focused learning, affirms the African American legacy and fosters a unique multicultural environment through its curriculum and advocacy roles in community change. The program graduate’s students who are culturally competent to practice social work in rural, urban and global settings.

Key Facts

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the mission of the MSW program is to build on the generalist foundation and prepare students for specialized practice in Social Administration and Advanced Clinical Practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics and Diversity in Social Work Practice

Theoretical Perspectives on Human Behavior and Social Environment

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

Social Work Practice with Groups, Communities, and Organization

Research Methods

Social Welfare Policy and Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Savannah, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with liberal arts courses from the social sciences, behavioral sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, and humanities

Grade point average (GPA) of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission

Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for Advanced Standing

GRE is not required of applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.8 from an accredited institution

Official transcript(s) direct from all colleges/universities attended

Office of Graduate Studies Social Work Application with a 500-1,000 word “Directed Essay” indicating the applicant’s reasons for wishing to pursue graduate studies in social work at SSU

Two letters of reference (academic and/or professional persons)

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

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Out-of-State

18288 USD / year

≈ 18288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4824 USD / year

≈ 4824 USD / year

Living costs

Savannah

United States

900 - 1510 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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