Overview

The purpose of the social work profession is to promote human and community well-being. The Social Work - Foundation programme can be found at the Colorado Mesa University.

Guided by a person-in-environment framework, a global perspective, respect for human diversity, and knowledge based on scientific inquiry, the purpose of social work is actualized through its quest for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, the creation of conditions that facilitate the realization of human rights, the elimination of poverty, and the enhancement of life for all persons, locally and globally.

Why earn your Master of Social Work degree from Colorado Mesa University?

Professional social workers are found in a wide variety of setting including, schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected office, private practices, prisons, military, corporations, and in numerous public and private agencies that serve individuals and families in need. They often specialize in one or more of the following practice areas:

Alcohol and drug abuse, addictions, substance abuse treatment centers

Child welfare (abuse and neglect; adoption, foster care)

Clinical - Private Practice (therapist, mental health, addictions, family, divorce)

Community Organizing

Forensic Social Work (jails, prisons, courts, public defenders, district attorney, alternative defense, specialty courts)

Geriatric facilities (nursing homes, home health, Alzheimer's units)

Hospice & Palliative Care (end of life care)

International Social Work (United Nations, WHO - global social work; economic stress; liberation, community organizing)

Military & Veterans services (United States & International)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Philosophy of Social Work

Social Justice in Social Work Practice

Psychopathology for Social Work Practice

Psychopathology for Social Work

Trauma Informed Practice
Crisis Intervention and Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

74 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Bachelor degree's may be from any discipline or background (psychology, sociology, criminal justice, art, business, etc.).

Minimum overall GPA 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in major degree area.

Students may be required to pass a background check for programme participation due to practice education training requirements.

Complete Social Work Application forms (transcripts, resume, recommendations, and personal statement).

Non-refundable $50 application fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33263 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33263 USD / year

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In-State

21645 USD / year

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Additional Details

In-State Tuition per credit: $585.34

Out-of-State per credit: $899.24

Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

Students may qualify for scholarships of up to $9,000 per year, depending on their profile.

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