Overview

The program has a major focus of preparing its graduates to address, systematically and strategically, the well-being of traumatized individuals and the promotion of human rights, social and economic justice through community engagement, advocacy, and collaborative scientific inquiry and the impact on professional practice locally, nationally and globally.”

The Virginia State University Master of Social Work Program mission is linked to the liberal arts perspective, the person-in-environment framework, and the professional core competencies curriculum areas and themes that comprise the social work advanced degree program. Our mission recognizes the complex nature of societal problems and require all MSW students to understand how individuals, families and communities are affected, within the political and economic contexts they face.

Key Features

This focal point is consistent with the generalist practice definition which states that generalist practitioners use a range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities based on scientific inquiry and best practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practices of the Social Work Profession

Human Behavior & the Social Environment

Practice w/Individuals & Groups

Foundation Field Practicum I & Integrative Seminar

Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Poverty, Oppression and Trauma II
Social Science Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Obtained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 core credits (this includes any previous graduate-level academic work).
Submit three letters of recommendation - Cross-section of references, including employers, faculty or other individuals who have evaluated applicant’s work and can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities and/or related paid social work or volunteer experience.
Submit a Professional Statement of Intent - Applicant’s ability to demonstrate their understanding of the social work profession and their suitability for this program.
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Complete a criminal background and drug test.
For admission to Advance Standing entrance level pathway- student must have a bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a CSWE accredited program, with an overall GPA of 3.0.
Students will not be required to submit GRE scores. The University will not require Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) exams for the proposed graduate program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20334 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20334 USD / year

≈ 20334 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9142 USD / year

≈ 9142 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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