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Tuition USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-10-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Millersville, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, 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. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: New York City, 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. Principles & Philosophies of Social Work
  2. Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
  3. Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
  4. Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
  5. Social Welfare Policy
  6. Micro/Mezzo Social Work Policy
  7. Macro Social Work Practice
  8. Research Methods
  9. Field Practicum I
  10. Field Practicum II
  11. Integrative Seminar

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.8

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 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).

Applicants must evidence a combination of professional and personal experiences, qualities, and values that are considered essential for the practice of social work. Three professional references are required with a minimum of one from faculty and one from a current or recent agency employer or supervisor, using the appropriate MSW Recommendation Form. Applicants for advanced standing are required to submit an additional reference from the department chair/program director of their undergraduate BSW program. A current resume is required. Applicants will complete a written professional statement.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 799 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 545 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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.

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-10-17
  • Start Date 2017-12-19
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months