Program Overview
The Social Work (MSW) for Non-BSW Students at University of North Dakota is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 36 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 (MSW) for Non-BSW Students 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 843 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work (MSW) for Non-BSW Students programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment I.
- Human Behavior in the Social Environment II.
- Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families.
- Generalist Practice with Treatment and Task Groups.
- Generalist Practice with Communities and Organizations.
- Social Policy.
- Generalist Research Methods and Analysis.
- Generalist Practice Field Education I.
- Generalist Practice Field Education Seminar I.
- Generalist Practice Field Education II. 5
- Generalist Practice Field Education Seminar II.
- Advanced Generalist Human Behavior and the Social Environment I.
- Advanced Generalist Human Behavior and the Social Environment II.
- Advanced Generalist Research Methods and Analysis.
- Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals.
- Advanced Generalist Practice with Families.
- Advanced Generalist Practice with Treatment Groups.
- Advanced Generalist Practice with Communities.
- Advanced Generalist Practice with Organizations.
- Advanced Generalist Tools for Policy
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 3 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:
- Satisfactory completion of a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 30 credit hours of liberal arts courses in such fields as biology, music, languages, anthropology, economics, political science, history, literature, sociology, psychology, and philosophy.
- A grade of C or higher in a statistics course prior to entering the Advanced Generalist Concentration portion of the MSW program.
- Willingness to abide by the National Association of Social Worker\xc2\x92s Code of Ethics and the University of North Dakota Code of Student Life.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 overall or a GPA of 3.00 in the last two years of the undergraduate program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 843 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 843 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Dakota 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 North Dakota
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States
University of North Dakota is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
- Credits 36