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Overview
Graduates of the Social Work program from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are prepared for careers as professional social workers able to help individuals, families, groups and communities enhance, restore and create conditions favorable to social functioning. They are trained to be clinicians, advocates and leaders who make a difference in the lives of clients and communities impacted by trauma.
Curriculum Emphasis
The curriculum emphasizes trauma-informed social work practice with options to further study social work in the realms of military, healthcare, child welfare, education and communities.
School Social Work Licensing and Endorsement
UCCS is an approved Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement!
At UCCS social work, you can apply for a special services provider license with a school social worker endorsement to provide social work services in the Colorado public school district or charter school.
You can complete the following coursework at UCCS to apply for this license:
- (SWRK 6057) School Aged Children and Families, OR
- (SWRK 6058) School Social Work Interventions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Skills for Social Work Practice
- Organization & Community Social Work
- Individual Social Work
- Human Behavior & the Social Environment
- Research & Analytic Methods
- Rethinking Social Policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Public Policy View 689 other Masters in Sociology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Graduate School Application
- $60 non-refundable application fee ($100 for International students)
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended
- Professional statements for 3 writing prompts (500 to 1,000 words for each question)
- Current resume
- Contact information for 2 professional references (It is recommended that applicants select a cross-section of references, including employers, faculty or other individuals who have evaluated your work and can speak to the student’s academic abilities and/or related paid work or volunteer experience)
- English as a second language (ESL) students may apply after obtaining a minimum score of 85 on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS exams.
Tuition Fee
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International
15464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7732 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
15464 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7732 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
7748 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3874 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Colorado Springs
950 - 1350 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000 Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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