Overview

Idaho State University 's Master of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.

Accreditation of the Master of Social Work Program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Engage diversity and difference in practice.
Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
Engage in policy practice.
Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Goals

Derived from the program mission, the goals of the Master of Social Work Program are to prepare students:

To develop an identity that will incorporate the values, principles, and ethics of the social work profession.
To develop practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, applying evidence-based knowledge.
To develop critical thinking skills based on scientific inquiry and research-informed practice.
To work with diverse, vulnerable, oppressed, and disadvantaged populations locally and globally.
To advance global human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
To gain expertise in clinically focused practice with an emphasis on children and families and forensic social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Behavior Theory and Cultural Diversity
Social Justice, Advocacy, and Policy Practice
Evaluation of Mental Disorders and Strengths-Based Assessment
Professional Communication in Practice
Interventions and Comparative Theories
Policy Practice and Advocacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Idaho Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All MSW applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4-point scale)

have earned an undergraduate degree prior to MSW enrollment

submit all required application materials to the Graduate School
Applicants can be admitted to the MSW Program with Advanced Standing if they have earned a BSW/BASW from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited BSW/BASW program within the previous 7 years and have substantial post-BSW/BASW social work practice experience

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

30840 USD / year

≈ 30840 USD / year
Out-of-State

30840 USD / year

≈ 30840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11640 USD / year

≈ 11640 USD / year

Living costs

Idaho Falls

United States

680 - 970 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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