Overview

Program options include on-campus full-time, online full-time or part-time, and regular or advanced standing.

Students prepare for advanced-level leadership integrating practice and administration skills, particularly with diverse populations receiving public services.

Program Mission

The Social Work - Advanced Practice Leadership (On Campus Regular Non-BSW Holders Concentration) program from Texas State University prepares culturally responsive, advocacy-focused, ethical social workers who are prepared to serve as leaders for positive change. It advances the purpose of social work, which is to promote personal and organizational well-being and to build a more just society. The Advanced Practice Leadership curriculum allows students to integrate direct [practice] and administrative course work in order to train ethical, effective social workers. The program celebrates their distinguished alumni, who are recognized social work leaders at the state, national and global levels.

Career Options

M.S.W. graduates are employed across Texas, the U.S., and the world in a variety of practice fields, including child welfare, healthcare, behavioral mental health, education, and criminal justice. Alumni also fill a range of leadership positions in different agency-based settings, such as clinical practice, program development, or administration. The university’s location in the Austin-San Antonio corridor provides a range of opportunities for on-campus students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundation Social Work Practice

Social Work Research

Advanced Social Policy and Social Justice

Advanced Social Work Research

Advanced Program Planning and Grant-Based Resource Development

Advanced Assessment, Leadership, and Supervision in Social Service Organizations

Advanced Diagnostic Assessment and Intervention with Individuals

Advanced Intervention with Families and Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work Educational Leadership Leadership View 785 other Masters in Leadership in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university

a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted

minimum 2.9 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)

departmental application

resume/CV (maximum two pages)

statement of purpose

interview

Tuition Fee

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International

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

6432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3216 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for San Marcos

921 - 1707 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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