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Tuition USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Deadline 2004-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Murfreesboro, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University is a Master programme in Social Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6
  4. Tuition: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Murfreesboro, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. SW 6000 - MSW Practice I 3 credit hours
  2. SW 6010 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3 credit hours (online)
  3. SW 6020 - Research I 3 credit hours
  4. SW 6030 - Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 credit hours (online)
  5. SW 6100 - MSW Practice II 3 credit hours
  6. SW 6110 - Social Justice and Equity for Multicultural Populations 3 credit hours (online)
  7. SW 6120 - Research II 3 credit hours
  8. SW 6130 - Practicum IA 3 credit hours
  9. SW 6140 - Practicum IB 3 credit hours
  10. SW 6200 - Advanced Direct Practice with Individuals 3 credit hours
  11. SW 6210 - Advanced Practice with Families 3 credit hours ** OR
  12. SW 6220 - Advanced Group Practice 3 credit hours **
  13. SW 6230 - Advanced Macro Practice 3 credit hours
  14. SW 6240 - Social Policy Analysis 3 credit hours (online)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission RequirementsCandidates must be admitted to the graduate college of their home campus (MTSU, APSU, or TSU) and must also be admitted to the Mid-Tennessee Collaborative Master of Social Work program. Admission requirements include an earned undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicants interested in obtaining advanced standing must have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program and attained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in their undergraduate coursework. Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from a social work program outside the United States must have their transcript reviewed by CSWE for a determination of equivalency.Application ProceduresAll application materials are to be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies.Applicant must:
  • submit application with appropriate fee (online at www.mtsu.edu/graduate/apply.php);
  • submit official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE);
  • submit official transcripts of all previous college work;
  • submit a supplementary application that requires the application form, the student contract, an essay, and three letters of recommendation from professionals who can address the applicant\xc2\x92s interest in social work, potential for successfully completing a master\xc2\x92s program, and potential for professional social work practice (available at www.mtsu.edu/socialwork/msw.php).

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,266 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 501 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Middle Tennessee State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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  • Application Deadline 2004-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-01-01
  • Language English
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