Overview

Saint Leo University's Master's Degree in Social Work offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for generalist social work practice. The program emphasizes a strengths-based approach, empowering clients and communities, and promoting social and economic justice. Students will gain knowledge and skills in areas such as human behavior and the social environment, social policy, social work research, and direct social work practice. The program is available on-campus and online and is taught by experienced faculty members who provide personalized attention and support. Students will also complete a field education experience where they can apply their knowledge and skills in real-world social work settings.

Why Earn Your Social Work Degree at Saint Leo University?

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program prepares graduates for professional advanced practice in social work services that promote social justice, economic justice, and human rights on local, national, and global levels. Students prepare to lead in advanced clinical social work practice that serves all populations—including the elderly, military personnel, and individuals and groups who experience discrimination and oppression.

Saint Leo’s Online MSW program delivers virtual courses via webcam, which allows for face-to-face interaction from the convenience of home. Students should enter the program knowing that they will be required to meet for weekly evening classes via webcam, be available for daytime internship hours, attend one weekend seminar on University Campus in the summer, and adjust their lives to meet the demands and expectations of this full-time online program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Social Work Practice with Groups
Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Work Research and Evaluation
Diversity and Oppression in Social Work

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Six convenient start dates throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Florida City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor's degree in social work or a related field
A minimum GPA of 3.0
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Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19220 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19220 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

19220 USD / year

≈ 19220 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Why Earn Your Social Work Degree at Saint Leo University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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