Overview

Social workers also work with community stakeholders, organizations, neighborhoods and communities, and in activities such as community organization and development, policy and legislative advocacy. They are employed in a wide variety of agencies, positions, and areas of service, such as mental health, aging services, domestic violence, child welfare, school social work, healthcare services, geriatric social work, and substance abuse treatment and prevention. In addition, social workers may advance to positions of management of social service agencies or establish their own private practice. The uniqueness of social work as a profession includes the emphasis on the person-in-environment, identification with the most marginalized and oppressed of society, and commitment to core values of social work-social and economic justice, respect for the worth of others, cultural diversity, and the principle of self-determination for individuals, families, and groups. At both the BSW and MSW level social workers may be licensed for social work practice within their state.
The BSW degree also allows students to apply for Advanced Standing in the MSW Program.
The Master of Social Work Program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares students for professional social work careers in the areas of direct practice with individuals, families, and groups, and in management and community practice. The mission of the MSW program is to educate students to work with populations in urban settings, utilizing generalist, problem-solving, empowerment, and social justice approaches. Special attention is given to the mastery of multiple practice issues, attendant upon the present plural and diverse populations in American society. Students may elect Direct Practice or Management and Community Practice as their area of concentration. The Direct Practice concentration prepares students for advanced social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. The Management and Community Practice concentration prepares students for advanced practice in policy advocacy and management of human service organizations and agencies at the local, state and national levels.

Learning Objectives

Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.

Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context;

Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations;

Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication;

Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes; and

Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Welfare

Social Welfare Policy

Human Behavior
Social Environment

Social Work Research

Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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General requirements

All applicants are required to submit a transcript from each postsecondary institution attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and grades received. If the institution is outside the U.S., a foreign credential evaluation may be required.
The applicant must submit to the School of Social Work three letters of recommendation (on the prescribed form) that reflect the applicant's academic experience, general abilities, and interest and motivation in pursuing a graduate degree in social work. One of these letters should be from the most recent employer in a social work position (if applicable), and one should be from an instructor (social work instructor, if applicable) from the last college attended. The third letter should be from a person who is familiar with the applicant's overall qualifications, experience, and interest in pursuing the M.S.W. degree.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year during 24 months.
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

Living costs

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