Overview

To prepare you to help people take on these challenges, we've developed a program designed to make you as well-rounded as possible in the field of social work. First, you have 61 credit hours of approved coursework you need to finish in order to graduate.

This will include research courses, practicums, and lectures on a wide range of subjects. We'll teach you all about important topics, such as social welfare policy, evidence-based interventions, implanting practices based on mental health diagnoses, and more. Best of all, we're going to give you real-world experience dealing with a diverse roster of clients, including families, individuals, and organizations. As part of this hands-on learning, you'll participate in clinical placements in agencies under the supervision of a master's-level social worker.

The Clinical - Medical Social Work MSW program from The University of Alabama at Birmingham prepares students for clinical practice, particulary in mental health and medical settings including specific focus on interventions demonstrated to be effective for specific populations. Combining extensive internships in behaviorial health settings with coordinated classroom learning, students are uniquely trained in clinical practice.

Fast Facts:

Students have access to unique internships and resources through partnerships with The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and School of Public Health.
The job outlook for social workers is expected to grow 16 percent between 2016 and 2026, which is much faster than average (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Programme Structure

Courses:

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Groups & Organizations
Social Work Policy
Diagnosis and Assessment for Health and Behavioral Health
Human Behavior in the Social Environment for Health and Behavioral Health
Evidence-informed Interventions in Health and Behavioral Health I
Policy Analysis and Advocacy Practice for Health and Behavioral Health

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

58 SCH

58-60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

An admissions packet will consist of:

Academic transcripts with GPAs (note: please have transcripts mailed directly to the UAB Graduate School — transcripts will not be accepted in the Department)
Two recommendation letters, ideally one academic and one professional
A professional resume
A personal statement about your path to social work and professional goals (writing prompt found in application)
A formal academic writing sample (writing prompt found in application)
International students will be required to submit scores from the TOEFL

Additional admissions requirements established by the UAB Graduate School include: completion of a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a four-point scale) in junior and senior level course work. The GRE is not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37642 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35119 USD / year

≈ 35119 USD / year
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In-State

14326 USD / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

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