Overview

Our students master clinical theory and practice and develop a thorough understanding of sociocultural, social service and policy contexts in which they will practice as clinicians. Throughout their graduate education, students engage in critical thinking and self-reflection as they learn about human behavior and the social environment, social work practice, research and social policy.The foundation of our masters in Social Work at Smith College school is teaching the knowledge and skills that are central to the profession. The program also covers the history and current status of social work and social welfare, an introduction to the major practice methods, an introduction to research and a presentation of the major psychological and social theories that form the knowledge base of the profession.

Our students' clinical specialization is supported with advanced courses in personality theory, practice, trauma and an opportunity to examine policy and service delivery in the field, which provides a context for clinical practice. Issues of gender, race, ethnicity, class and oppression are intricately woven throughout the curriculum—a curriculum that centers social justice, service to society and a greater appreciation of individual and cultural diversity in today’s multicultural community. We boldly and consistently expose the consequences of racism and work with our students to identify and overcome its overt and covert aspects. This is reflected in the school's commitment to becoming an anti-racism institution—an ongoing goal to which the entire school community aspires.With a wide range of elective courses from which to choose, students are able to expand their expertise to include areas such as family or group treatment; short-term treatment; treatment of children, adolescents and adults; responding to trauma; working with Veterans and their families; and policy or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Group Theory and Practice
Entering the Field: When, Where, and How
Theories for Clinical Social Work Practice
Problems in Biopsychosocial Functioning
Family Theory for Social Work Practice
Sociocultural Concepts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northampton, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for admission must be graduates of accredited colleges and universities. While no specific undergraduate major is required, the completion of approximately 20 semester hours in the social, biological or psychological sciences is normally required.
In addition, it is preferred that candidates have at least one year of paid or volunteer experience in human services. Preference in admission will be given to those qualified candidates who have had at least one year of general work experience. We do not grant social work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36950 USD / year

≈ 36950 USD / year
Out-of-State

36950 USD / year

≈ 36950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36950 USD / year

≈ 36950 USD / year

Living costs

Northampton

United States

1156 - 2393 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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Programme Structure

Social Work Practice with Individuals and FamiliesGroup Theory and PracticeEntering the Field: When, Where, and HowTheories for Clinical Social Work PracticeProblems in Biopsychosocial FunctioningFamily Theory for Social Work PracticeSociocultural Concepts

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Northampton

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families
Group Theory and Practice
Entering the Field: When, Where, and How
Theories for Clinical Social Work Practice
Problems in Biopsychosocial Functioning
Family Theory for Social Work Practice
Sociocultural Concepts