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MSW Social Work at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Master of Social Work delivered through World Campus with online coursework and in-person supervised fieldwork. Students concentrate in clinical social work, choosing children and families across the lifespan or mental health and substance use. Graduates can sit for LCSW licensure in Pennsylvania and other states.

Duration: 57 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Research (MSW 510, 560), field education (MSW 800, 801, 802, 894), clinical practice courses (MSW 811, 812, 815, 816, 850, 855, 865) and human behavior, policy and specialization courses; MSW 894 is a capstone issue analysis with recommendation.

Career pathways

Eligibility for LCSW licensure and advanced clinical social work practice in a range of settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . ADMISSIONS CRITERIA . We seek students passionate about helping their communities and striving for economic and social justice. Applicants must exhibit potential and professional capabilities essential for effective functioning in the graduate school environment. Applicants must also have personal qualifications essential for effective social work practice, including sensitivity and responsiveness in relationships, concern for the needs of others, adaptability, good judgement, critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and skill in oral and written communications.

Duration: 57 credits

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