MSW Social Work at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The School of Social Work offers two graduate degrees: A Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (Ph.D.). MSW Degree: Our MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to promote social, racial, and economic justice, and to advocate for improved social policies and services. MSW students gain foundational and specialized knowledge from a wide range of innovative courses. Campus: Hartford Campus.

Department: School of Social Work | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Advanced standing students complete 35 credits. After completion of the summer courses, students complete their practicum education and practicum seminar as part of the advanced year curriculum with the concurrent coursework. Listed courses include Human Oppression: The African-American and Puerto Rican Perspective; Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Macro and Micro Theories; Foundation for Macro Practice; Foundation for Micro Practice; Analysis of Social Welfare Policy and Social Service Delivery Systems.

Career pathways

Advanced Standing is a study option for students who want to accelerate their education and career as a social worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Domestic applicants: USD 19,512 a year (2026-27). Social Work full-time tuition for academic year 2026-27 (in-person); tuition only, excludes mandatory fees. The online MSW is charged $880 per credit instead. Resident rate. Source

International applicants: USD 41,424 a year (2026-27). Social Work full-time tuition for academic year 2026-27 (in-person); tuition only, excludes mandatory fees. The online MSW is charged $880 per credit instead. Rate labelled Non-Resident (not specifically international). Source

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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