Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,123
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Georgia State's Advanced Standing Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program aims to equip students for leadership positions in social work, collaborating with others to address current and emerging challenges faced by communities both domestically and globally. The M.S.W. program centers exclusively on community partnerships, following a generalist practice approach. Those specializing in Community Partnerships learn to enhance community well-being by advocating for social and economic equity and unlocking human potential. The curriculum emphasizes confronting systemic issues like poverty, violence, discrimination, and social inequalities that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations while impacting broader society. This distinctive approach allows students to examine urban social problems through a lens of justice and equity. Alumni have assumed leadership roles across diverse fields including healthcare, child welfare, nonprofit administration, and beyond.
To fulfill the M.S.W. program's objectives, the School of Social Work has established two primary goals: (1) developing students' critical thinking and communication skills for applying social work principles to community collaboration, and (2) preparing students to serve as social work leaders who strengthen and empower communities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The Advanced Standing, Master of Social Work program is available only to applicants possessing a Bachelor of Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education accredited program awarded in the last five years.
Submitted Online Application: All online applications and materials must be received by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
GPA: Advanced Standing students must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Application fee: A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
Statement of Purpose: Refer to the MSW admissions page for the Statement of Purpose Guidelines and supplemental questions to be answered.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): All international applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores.
Three letters of recommendation: All letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended.
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application -or- upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has already been submitted.
Review all requirements for submitting transactions.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Submitted Online Application: All online applications and materials must be received by the deadline. Paper applications are not available.
GPA: Advanced Standing students must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Application fee: A non-refundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
Statement of Purpose: Refer to the MSW admissions page for the Statement of Purpose Guidelines and supplemental questions to be answered.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) Academic scores (International applicants only): All international applicants are required to submit official TOEFL or IELTS Academic scores.
Three letters of recommendation: All letters should be submitted through the online application.
Upload Transcripts from each post-secondary college/university attended.
Upload each transcript to the Academic History section of the online application before submitting your application -or- upload to your application status page under the Upload Materials section if your application has already been submitted.
Review all requirements for submitting transactions.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a test that measures your ability to use and understand English at the university level. The minimum recommended score is 100. The Andrew Young School accepts the IELTS Academic score. The recommended minimum is a score of 7. Applicants who score lower on the IELTS but are recommended for admission may be required to take the GSTEP and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
Tuition
USD
12,123