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Tuition USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 semesters
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Anchorage, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Social Work at University of Alaska Anchorage is a MSc 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 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Anchorage, 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. Practice I: Individuals
  2. Introduction to Social Work Practice
  3. Practice II: Families and Groups
  4. Human Behavior in the Social Environment
  5. Human Diversity in Social Work Practice
  6. Social Work Practicum I
  7. Social Welfare Policy and Services
  8. Foundation Research Methods
  9. Practice III: Organizations and Communities
  10. Social Work Practicum II

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a sound liberal arts foundation from an accredited college or university (or the equivalent if degree was earned outside of the U.S.). The liberal arts baccalaureate should include a minimum of 45 semester credits or 68 quarter credits which reflect the following liberal arts classes:
  • Two university courses in the humanities
  • Two university courses in the social sciences
  • One university course in the fine arts
  • One university course in oral communication;
  • One university course in written communication;
  • Two university courses in the natural sciences and/or mathematics
  • 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA
  • Three prerequisite courses: human biology, lifespan development, and statistics
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 16,326 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,992 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Alaska Anchorage 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 University of Alaska Anchorage

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    University of Alaska Anchorage

    Anchorage, United States

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

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-15
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 semesters