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 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18086 USD / year

≈ 18086 USD / year
Out-of-State

18086 USD / year

≈ 18086 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9230 USD / year

≈ 9230 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: International: $5,054.

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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