Overview

The purpose of the social work profession is to promote human and community well-being. Colorado Mesa University offers a Master in Social Work, with a Social Work - Advanced Standing degree.

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

Police Department (co-responder, crisis intervention, therapist)

Psychiatric Social Work (mental health centers, medical hospitals, psychiatric hospitals)

School Social Work (public or private schools K-12)

Trauma and Violence (combat, sexual violence, human trafficking, refugee, natural disaster)

Master of Social Work Programme Goals

Through experiential learning, in the pursuit of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice, the goals of the Advanced Generalist MSW programme are to prepare graduates who will:

Utilize advanced social work skills to engage in ethical, autonomous, and multi-disciplinary practice across system levels utilizing an ecological perspective. (Specialized Knowledge, Ethical Reasoning)

Utilize therapeutic approaches and clinical skills to advance social, economic, and environmental justice, promote human rights, and engage in social action to eliminate oppressive conditions. (Applied Learning, Information Literacy)

Utilize the NASW code of ethics to become leaders that value and appreciates human relationships, dignity and worth of others, and engages in diversity to advocate for inclusive practices, cultural humility, anti-racist practices, and develop structural competence. (Specialized Knowledge, Communication Fluency, Critical Thinking, Ethical Reasoning)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Relations and International Social Work

Crisis Intervention and Social Work

Restorative Justice and Social Work

Trauma Informed Practice

Social Work Practice with Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

44 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Advanced Standing Applicants must have earned a bachelor social work degree from a CSWE Accredited program within five years of admission to the MSW program.

Advanced Standing Applicants must have successfully completed, at least, 400 hours of practicum experience during their BSW program.

Advanced Standing applicants must provide a copy of their practice education evaluation and proof of completed hours from CSWE accredited social work program.

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

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

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

Nonrefundable $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

39556 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39556 USD / year

≈ 39556 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year

Additional Details

In-State Tuition per credit: $585.34

Out-of-State per credit: $8999.24

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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