Overview

Students of Social Work, MSW program at East Carolina University are guided by a person-in-environment framework to:

provide services at all levels of society, with competence, knowledge and high ethical standards for the purpose of increasing quality of life locally and globally;
advocate for social, economic and environmental justice intervening with and preventing conditions, including poverty, that limit human rights;
appreciate and respect human diversity, believing in the dignity, worth and integrity of individuals;
value collaboration and relationships with clients, institutions and communities when seeking solutions; and
discover new ways of appraising, understanding and addressing problems using technology and research.

Professional social workers are found in every facet of community life -- in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected office, private practices, prisons, military, corporations, and numerous public and private agencies that serve individuals and families in need. Professional social workers are the nation's largest group of mental health services providers. Social work is one of the fastest-growing careers in the United States. Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 12% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

ECU Advantage

The Master of Social Work (MSW) offers flexibility with three types of program formats: regular track, advanced standing and part-time. One of the hallmarks of the MSW program at ECU is personalized attention from faculty. Students find faculty members to be accessible and interested in their professional development. MSW students spend approximately half of their time in field agencies, which places an emphasis on social work practice that prepares our students for advanced careers through hands-on learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Social Work Research
Field Education I and II
Diversity and Social Justice
Social Work Practice in Organizations and Communities
Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families, and Groups
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Advanced Social Welfare Policy and Services
Leadership and Supervision in Social Work Practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 590 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

A personal statement describing your goals and reasons for pursuing this program

Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

A minimum of 20 hours of volunteer or paid experience in a human services agency

Completion of prerequisite courses in social sciences, statistics, and human biology or anatomy and physiology (may be completed prior to or during the program)

Tuition Fee

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International

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
National

20807 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20807 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7658 USD per year during 24 months.

Distance Education: Non-Resident: $18,361/Year; Resident: $5,213/Year

Living costs for Greenville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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