Program Overview
The Social Work at University of Louisville is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 714 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- SW 601 \x96 Human Behavior & the Social Environment I (3)
- SW 602 \x96 Social Welfare Institutions, Policies & Services (3)
- SW 603 \x96 Social Justice Practice (3)
- SW 604 \x96 Social Work Practice I (3)
- SW 605 \x96 SW Practice II (3)
- SW 619 \x96 Human Behavior & the Social Environment II (3)
- SW 622 \x96 Issues in Policy and Service Delivery (3)
- SW 626 \x96 Research Methodology & Design (3)
- SW 670 \x96 Foundation SW Practicum I (3)
- SW 671 \x96 Foundation SW Practicum II (3)
- SW 640 \x96 Advanced Social Work Practice II (3)
- SW 641 \x96 Advanced Social Work Practice I (3)
- SW 668 \x96 Advanced Research Practice I (3)
- SW 669 \x96 Advanced Research Practice II (3)
- SW 672 \x96 Advanced Social Work Practicum I (3)
- SW 673 \x96 Advanced Social Work Practicum II (3)
- SW 677 \x96 Advanced Social Work Practice III (3)
- PHST 600 \x96 Introduction to Biostatistics (department approval required) (3)
- PHEP 601 \x96 PHEP 601 Introduction to Epidemiology (department approval required) (3)
- SW 615 \x96 Mental Health (3)
- SW 627 \x96 Military Social Work (3)
- SW 628 \x96 Military Social Work Specialization Seminar (fall)* (3)
- SW 629 \x96 Military Social Work Specialization Seminar (spring)** (3)
- SW 633 \x96 Social Work and Human Sexuality (3)
- SW 636 \x96 Death & Grief (3)
- SW 642 \x96 Psychopathology (3)
- SW 649 \x96 Psychosocial Oncology Specialization Integrative Seminar I (fall)* (3)
- SW 650 \x96 Psychosocial Oncology Specialization Integrative Seminar II (spring)** (3)
- SW 657 \x96 Group Methods (3)
- SW 659 \x96 Introduction to Family Therapy Practice (3)
- SW 660 \x96 Motivation & Change (3)
- SW 661 \x96 Advanced Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment (3)
- SW 662 \x96 Substance Abuse (3)
- SW 678 \x96 Advanced ADCS Practicum Seminar (fall)* (3)
- SW 679 \x96 Advanced ADCS Practicum Seminar (spring)** (3)
- SW 681 \x96 Social Gerontology (3)
- SW 682 \x96 Social Work with Older Persons (3)
- SW 684 \x96 Spirituality and Social Work (3)
- SW 686 \x96 PPP Supervision I* (3)
- SW 687 \x96 PPP Supervision II** (3)
- SW 691 \x96 Mental Health Integrative Seminar I* (3)
- SW 692 \x96 Mental Health Integrative Seminar II** (3)
- SW 697 \x96 Psychosocial Practice in Oncology: Interpersonal Practice (3)
- SW 697 \x96 Psychosocial Practice in Oncology: Organizations and Communities (3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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 requirements may include:
- Completed application for admission
- $60 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
- GPA of 2.75 (or higher) cumulative grade point average (GPA) on 4.0 scale
- GRE / MAT scores for cumulative undergraduate GPA less than 2.75
- Release and Waiver for academic records
- Personal Statement
- Ethical Standards of Behavior agreement
- Three recommendations
- Resume
- Technology agreement
- Personal Commitment Contract & Synchronous Class Acknowledgement
- Practicum Accommodations
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 714 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 714 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Louisville 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 Louisville
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Louisville, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months