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Tuition USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Cleveland, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at Cleveland State University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Cleveland, 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. Foundation Field Practicum
  2. Social Work Practice With Small Systems
  3. Fundamentals of Social Work Research
  4. Human Behavior & Social Environment: Small Systems
  5. Social Welfare Policy
  6. Social Work Practice With Large Systems
  7. Human Behavior & Social Environment: Large Systems
  8. Advanced Practice With Small Systems
  9. Dynamics Of Racism And Discrimination
  10. Psychopathology and Social Work
  11. Human Behavior & Social Environment: Small Systems
  12. Social Welfare Policy
  13. Human Behavior & Social Environment: Large Systems
  14. Social Work Practice With Small Systems
  15. Fundamentals of Social Work Research
  16. Foundation Field Practicum
  17. Social Work Practice With Large Systems

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • An undergraduate major in social work or a related field;
  • A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in social work and behavioral science courses taken prior to application for admission;
  • A minimum of eight courses in the social and behavioral sciences;
  • Three letters of reference;
    • An essay of three to five typed pages explaining:
  • \xc2\xa0Why the student wants to be a social worker;
  • Why a graduate degree is felt to be necessary to fulfill the applicant\xc2\x92s personal or professional objectives;
  • The applicant\xc2\x92s views regarding diversity in society;
  • A situation in which the student was the recipient/provider of help, emotionally, socially, or economically
  • A description of the applicant\xc2\x92s previous social work/human service work experience.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 905 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Cleveland 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.

    About Cleveland State University

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    Cleveland State University

    Cleveland, United States

    Cleveland State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-05-20
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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