Overview

Choose one of two clinical specializations and gain practical skills in engaging, evaluating, and intervening on behalf of individuals, families, and groups.

Gain Skills and Knowledge to Lead Change as a Professional Social Worker

Effectively engage, evaluate, and intervene on behalf of individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.
Combine progressive clinical computer simulations and instructional techniques with applied field experiences in real-world settings.
Address growing societal needs related to children and families or mental health and substance use.
Study models and practice skills covering the lifespan, including trauma-informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, family and group therapy, holistic therapy, and telehealth/digital practice.

Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills, ethics, and values necessary for clinical social work practice.

Advance Your Career

Pennsylvania State University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program can help you gain social work competencies, knowledge, and skills and prepare you to enter a diverse employment market centered on helping individuals, families, communities, and organizations. Master’s-level social workers often enjoy increased career flexibility and opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Development in the Social Environment
Social Welfare Policy
Clinical Social Work Practice Across the Lifespan
Clinical Social Work Practice Across the Lifespan
Diverse Populations in Clinical Social Work Practice
Diagnosis and Assessment in Clinical Social Work Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All applicants are expected to have earned a minimum average of a B (3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale) in all undergraduate work.
Official transcripts from each institution attended
Test Scores
English Proficiency
References (3)
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Goal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48668 USD / year

≈ 48668 USD / year
Out-of-State

48668 USD / year

≈ 48668 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26486 USD / year

≈ 26486 USD / year

Additional Details

Per credit rate for part-time: USD 1,104 (PA residents) / USD 2,028 (non-PA residents).

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Gain Skills and Knowledge to Lead Change as a Professional Social Worker

Advance Your Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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