Overview
The mission of the Master of Social Work Program is to achieve the aims of the profession of social work by educating students on knowledgeable and competent practice with diverse populations.
Originating in a commitment to increasing social and economic justice for underrepresented and oppressed groups, the MSW Program prepares professional social workers for advanced practice with individuals, families, and groups within the context of their communities.
Special attention is paid to the multicultural environment, in particular to Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian cultures of our communities, state, and the Pacific region.
Core Values
There are core values intrinsic to the School’s Vision and the University of Hawaii at Manoa MSW program’s mission:
- Diversity – Mā lama i ke kanaka apau
To honor both local and global perspectives that lead to just and creative processes for problem and solution discovery.
- Well-Being – Ulu Pono
A state of thriving that reflects the meaningful connections of humanity with other individuals, the community, the environment, and transcendent realms.
- Social Justice – Ho‘okaulike
Having a world in which the inherent dignity of all is recognized, valued, and restored with particular attention to those in greatest need.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Work Practice with Children and Families
- Death and Dying
- Treatment of Chemical Dependency
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Therapeutic Strategies with Older Adults
- Social Work and the Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Social Work View 599 other Masters in Social Work in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or its equivalent from a recognized foreign institution of higher learning.
- Have a scholarship record in undergraduate and post-baccalaureate work, if any, that indicates potential for professional social work graduate study
- Have a background in the liberal arts. Students with an identified deficiency in a liberal arts area are required to make it up in their first semester in the MSW program
- Provide evidence of personal qualifications, social work, and/or related experiences, motivation, and interest that indicate potential for successful graduate social work education and professional practice.
- Three (3) Reference Requests (letters of recommendation)
Tuition Fee
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International
44864 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
44864 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22432 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10400 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Honolulu
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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