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Overview
The Social Work concentration is in empowerment practice. Empowerment practice assesses the influence of multiple and interlocking personal, structural, and societal systems of power on vulnerable and oppressed populations.
It incorporates the use of advanced social work theories and methodologies for assessment and intervention across systems. Empowerment practice seeks to establish and maintain systems that are responsive, through culturally relevant strategies, in helping clients increase their power to improve their current situations and quality of life.
Mission Statement
Winthrop University provides personalized and challenging undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional education programs of national caliber within a context dedicated to public service to the nation and to the State of South Carolina. Winthrop's longtime commitment to be among the very best institutions of its kind in the nation continually guides the mission of the university.
Accreditation
The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree which is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health/Mental Health: Policies & Services
- Families & Children: Policies & Services
- Older Adults: Practice & Trends
- Substance Abuse Interventions
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Public Policy View 628 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a Winthrop University Graduate School application including the following:
- Three professional recommendations
- A current, professional resume that demonstrates paid and volunteer experience in the helping profession.
- A professional narrative statement (3-5 pages)
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university (Advanced Standing applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited college or university).
- Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended.
- Have an overall undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the Advanced Standing Program. For the Traditional Programs, a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred on the last 60 credit hours; or a 2.8 overall GPA.
Tuition Fee
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International
29506 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14753 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
29506 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14753 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
15318 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7659 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Rock Hill
1024 - 1781 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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