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MSW Social Work at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

A Master of Social Work with research-informed coursework taught by faculty, community-engaged practicum experiences and specialization areas.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 16-month, two-year and three-year pathways; specialized pathway for applicants with at least two years of professional human-services experience  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Research-informed coursework, community-engaged practicum placements and specialization areas.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to accept social work positions.

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Entry requirements

With 16-month, two-year and three-year pathways to degree completion, students of the program can customize their timeline toward graduation. Students who begin the program with at least two years of professional experience in human services organizations are eligible to pursue a specialized pathway. A bachelor’s degree in any field of study earned from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting agency.* Official transcripts from each institution where college-level academic work was completed. A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 in your last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or two full academic years of study A personal statement essay that demonstrates alignment between the candidate’s statement of objectives and interest in social work values. The essay should discuss the candidate’s personal and professional backgrounds, goals, mentors and reasons for pursuing social work education.

Intake: FALL: January 15: Priority consideration for admission March 15: Final deadline to apply SPRING: Dec

Duration: 16-month, two-year and three-year pathways; specialized pathway for applicants with at least two yea

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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