Overview

More than 9,000 alumni serve as leaders and change agents across the United States working as direct practitioners, administrators, evaluators, and analysts in a wide range of public, private, and government agencies.

Career prospects

The Social Work program from The Ohio State University prepares graduates for advanced social work practice. The program consists of three principal parts:

Through the Foundation Curriculum students master the theoretical knowledge, professional values, and core competencies common to all social work practice.
The Advanced Practice is highly applied and focuses on acquiring expertise as a master's prepared social worker in one of several practice areas.
The extensive field practicum experiences integrate theory and both foundation and advanced practice and provides highly mentored opportunities in which students further refine their skills as professional social workers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aging and Health

Mental Health and Substance Misuse

Child and Youth Services

Community and Social Justice
Electives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-10 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 593 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.
Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.
Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.

Tuition Fee

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International

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
National

42738 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42738 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

13900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13900 USD per year during 24 months.

Online: 12,515 USD per year

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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