Overview

Key facts

The Social Work - Advanced Standing - Policy, Administration and Community Practice in the MSW program at Arizona State Universityprepares professional social workers for leadership in social change. Graduates work for social justice and human rights through building sustainable systems that support peoples' social well-being, often by addressing the root causes of social problems and by reforming unjust policies.

Policy, administration and community practice roles include program planning and evaluation; policy development and analysis; political advocacy and lobbying; organizational leadership, management and supervision; community development, organizing and social movement building.

Students learn skills to intervene across the macro level of society: in systems, institutions, agencies, organizations, laws, policies, programs and communities. Students complete a practicum in government, nonprofit, social service, advocacy and research agencies.

Career opportunities

The policy, administration and community practice concentration program prepares students for leadership and effective practice in macro social work positions. The curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge, skill and practice opportunities in the areas of program planning and evaluation, administration, policy analysis and advocacy, and community practice.

Career examples include:

community advocate
community organizer
grant and fund developers
nonprofit leadership and management
policy analyst
social services administration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Program Evaluation
Policy Practice
Advanced Practicum: Planning, Social Work Administration and Community Practice
Social Work Administration
Community Participation Strategies
Program Planning in Social Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

39 SCH

39, 51 or 60 credits, depending on chosen path

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Phoenix, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.

Applicants must have a BSW from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program with a minimum GPA of 3.20 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last two years of work leading to the Bachelor of Social Work (junior and senior GPA). Applicants must have received their Bachelor of Social Work degree no more than six years prior to the date of admission to the Master of Social Work program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
three letters of reference
professional resume that includes volunteer and paid work experience
statement of educational and career goals
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

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In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Phoenix

United States

900 - 1450 USD / month

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