Overview

Purdue University Northwest’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program is designed to meet the competencies identified by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The MSW program has two options, traditional or advanced standing for students with a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Master of Social Work Degree Program Career Paths

An MSW from PNW prepares you for a social work career in industries including:

Government
Hospitals
Schools
Mental and deaddiction centers
Advocacy agencies

Programme Structure

Courses include

Ethics, Professionalism and Self-Care
Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities
Psychopathology and SW Assessment
Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hammond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Create an Application Account to start your application.
Submit results of required tests (if needed) for your graduate program (example of tests: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo).
Review your current/previous academic institution’s country for a listing of required admission documents.
Prepare any additional documents based on your desired graduate program, including documentation for a second-choice graduate program.

Pay the Nonrefundable Application Fee (not required for non-degree or teacher license applicants)

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 system) with a Baccalaureate degree from accredited colleges and universities attended;

Completion of the following behavioral science coursework:
at least one course in sociology or anthropology;
at least one course in American history or American government;
at least one course in human biology/psychology/anatomy/physiology;
at least one course in statistics.

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

12349 USD / year

≈ 12349 USD / year
Out-of-State

8508 USD / year

≈ 8508 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5619 USD / year

≈ 5619 USD / year

Living costs

Hammond

United States

1012 - 1638 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Master of Social Work Degree Program Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Hammond

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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