Overview

The Social Work - Organization and Community Leadership programme from Michigan State University has made a commitment to engaged and experiential learning; every student graduating will have an opportunity to learn outside the traditional classroom.

Career prospects:

Clinical (micro) social work, also known as direct practice with individuals, couples, families, and small groups, builds upon the profession's values and ethics and strengths-based, person-in-environment perspective.

Organization and Community Leadership (macro) social work, also known as the practice area of specialization, focuses on social issues at a larger scope - programs, policies, communities, laws, or social and governmental institutions - through activities such as program and policy analysis and development, advocacy, fund raising, grant-writing, research, and program evaluation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Groups, Organizations, and Communities in Social Work
Social Work Perspectives in Human Development
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Topics in Policy Practice and Advocacy
Social Work Field Education: Graduate Generalist Practice
Social Work Field Education: Organization and Community Leadership
Essential Theories in Organizations and Communities Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-28 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Leadership View 593 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized institution. (Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are not accepted)
Evidence of personal qualities considered important for the practice of social work, as demonstrated through the Applicant statement and letters of reference.
A grade–point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during undergraduate study or in 14 or more credits of graduate study. The grade-point average in the last 60 credits or their equivalents of undergraduate course work is primarily considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

49276 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

49276 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

25450 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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