Overview

The M.S.W. program prepares students for advanced social work practice in an area of concentration with the knowledge, skills, values and ethical principles necessary to practice with Hispanic, American Indian, and other diverse populations of New Mexico and the Southwest. The three areas of concentration offered include: clinical practice; leadership and administration; and bilingual/bicultural clinical practice. The program prepares students at an advanced level to analyze and evaluate the role of the social work practitioner in the delivery of human services.

Key Features

The school offers three types of programs to meet each student’s academic and personal needs. The three programs include: advanced standing; full time; and part time. Students MUST complete the M.S.W. Social Work program at New Mexico Highlands University within five calendar years from the date of admission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Policy & Services
Understanding Difference
Field Seminar
Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Narrative statement
Transcripts from all previously attended regionally accredited institutions (3.5 GPA or higher). GPA of 3.5 applies only to social work courses (non-cumulative GPA. Transcripts from NMHU are not required). Will consider those who do not meet the 3.5 GPA requirement.
3 professional references
Client assessment
Resume inclusive of employment and volunteer experience
Application fee $50 or $35 for NMHU graduates (waived for Veterans and Active Duty Armed Forces).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6100 USD / year

≈ 6100 USD / year
Out-of-State

6100 USD / year

≈ 6100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3640 USD / year

≈ 3640 USD / year

Funding

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