Program Overview
The Social Work at Rhode Island College is a MSW 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 777 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Providence, United States, United States
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
- Human Behavior, Diversity, and Oppression I
- Generalist Foundation and Skills: Policy and Organizing I
- Human Behavior, Diversity, and Oppression II
- Generalist Foundation and Skills: Direct Practice II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- Evidence of the intellectual capacity to participate successfully in academic work at the graduate level. A diverse academic background with a liberal arts perspective that includes course work in the human biological sciences, humanities, mathematics, and social sciences.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate work.
- At least 15 credit hours drawn from course work in anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
- Course work in human anatomy, human biology, or human physiology.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 777 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 777 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rhode Island College 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 Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College
Providence, United States
Rhode Island College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 5 years