Mental Health & Wellness, Master of Social Work at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's Mental Health & Wellness specialization in Social Work trains you for licensure and real-world impact. You’ll build advanced clinical skills in assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based intervention to support individuals and families navigating mental health challenges across the lifespan, including substance use and family instability. Rooted in trauma-informed care, cultural humility and integrated behavioral health approaches, the program prepares you to work collaboratively with clients, families and inclusive teams in a range of mental health settings.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: School of Social Work | Duration: The full-time program can be completed in 2 years. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: February 15 The M.S.W. is cohort-based, students enter the program in Fall semester only. Apply early to be considered for graduate assistantships. | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program at Georgia State University, with a specialization in Mental Health and Wellness, offers a clinically-focused curriculum designed to prepare you for licensure and careers in mental health, behavioral health, and wellness services. The program includes comprehensive coursework and field education experiences aligned with real-world practice.

Career pathways

Your GSU Degree is Worth 6.3% More than Other MSW Degrees Nationwide Median salary per year for healthcare social workers is $68,090.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Submitted Online Application. All online applications and materials must be received by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application fee: A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Goal statement: The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the certificate or degree program you are seeking. Most applicants write about two typed pages, summarizing their work experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals. International Applicants Only – TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) academic scores: International applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS academic scores. Three letters of recommendation: All letters should be submitted through the online application. Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://ays.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/graduate-application-deadlines-requirements/

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