Overview

For some of you, this is the beginning of a new endeavor and for others, this is a continuation of work you have already begun in the human service field. For all of you, we hope this endeavor reflects your values and ethics of wanting to promote social and economic justice and to contribute to the improvement of human well-being.

Students in the University of Connecticut School of Social Work MSW program are educated in micro and macro practice methods which focus on the strengths of individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. Building on this foundation, the School’smethod concentrations include specializations in Casework, Group Work, Community Organization, Policy Practice and Administration. With diversity in student, staff and faculty, the School is recognized as having strong programs dedicated to empowering students to recognize and challenge their stereotypes and prejudices while exploring the experiences of diverse social identities.

In addition to gaining knowledge and skills in practice interventions, the School offers unique opportunities to be involved inpolitical social work,international social work, and dual degrees in law, public health, divinity and public administration. We invite you to join us in this mission and commitment. We look forward to welcoming you to the School community and the social work profession.

The UConn School of Social Work is unique. Here, you have the opportunity to pursue a methods-based specialization in social work practice. You can choose an area of concentration — Casework, Group Work, Community Organization, Administration, or Policy Practice. Within your chosen area of concentration, you will learn specific skills and practices as they apply in a variety of professional settings.

Social Workers Change Lives

Whether you are an undergraduate, a graduating college senior, a longtime social service worker or someone considering a career change, the UConn School of Social Work has something extraordinary to offer you. Realize your dreams, expand your knowledge and develop your skills and your vision of a more just world through our MSW Program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Oppression: The African American & Puerto Rican Perspective
Research Methods for Social Work Practice
Analysis of Social Welfare Policy and Social Service Delivery Systems
Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Macro Theories
Micro Foundation Practice
Foundation Field Education
Foundation Field Advising Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.The Graduate School does not require a third-party credential evaluation, however we accept evaluations from the following services:

NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or
AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators)

If your degree is a 3 year bachelor’s degree from India, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka or certain other countries, we will not consider the degree to be equivalent with a 4 year US bachelor’s degree. Even if the degree has been evaluated as a 4 year degree by an outside credential evaluator that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators), we will not consider the degree to be equivalent with a 4 year US bachelor’s degree.TranscriptsPersonal Statement of Purpose

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Tuition Fee

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International

41424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20712 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

41424 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20712 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9756 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Storrs

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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