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Master of Social Work at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is for students interested in entering the in-demand profession of social work. Coursework is focused in the essential areas of practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; social work theory and ethics; policy and advocacy; applied research; and New Mexico culture and history relevant to serving our state’s communities. In the final ye.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Psychiatry  |  Duration: 60 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

In order to graduate the UNM MSW program, students must: Complete all required courses of the UNM MSW degree program described in the Curriculum/Courses section. This includes: Earning no lower than a C in any course; and Earning no lower than a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Continued demonstration of abiding by the NASW Code of Ethics as described in Student Rights and Responsibilities; Adherence to the rules, regulations,...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or internationally recognized accrediting body and included at least twelve upper-division (300-level or higher) credits in humanities or social sciences. As part of admissions, prospective students must submit an application with transcripts, a personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a resume/curriculum vitae.

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.

Each graduate and professional programme has its own admission requirements and deadlines; applicants apply through the Graduate Studies application.

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