East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
|
East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Wanting to contribute to social and economic progress is commendable, but having the right skills to make an impact is what truly matters. Michigan State University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program provides the essential training to create meaningful, long-term improvements. Whether you're an experienced professional or a recent bachelor's graduate, MSU's MSW Program offers flexible learning options to prepare future social work leaders. The curriculum covers theoretical foundations, policy analysis, research methodologies, and practical techniques, complemented by immersive fieldwork opportunities.
The MSW degree features comprehensive mandatory coursework in social work disciplines, exclusively following Plan B (non-thesis track). Clinical (micro) social work emphasizes direct client engagement with individuals, couples, families, and small groups, grounded in professional ethics and a strengths-focused, ecological approach. Organization and Community Leadership (macro) specialization addresses broader systemic challenges - including programs, policies, and institutions - through activities like policy development, advocacy, fundraising, grant writing, research initiatives, and program assessment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
All students begin the Master of Social Work degree program in the fall semester to align their enrollment with the sequencing of required courses. Therefore, applicants should seek admission during the previous fall semester. Students wishing to be considered for admission must complete all application materials. Although an undergraduate major or concentration in the social sciences or in social work may be helpful, it is not required.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Social Work degree program, a person must have:
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized institution. (Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are not accepted)
A gradepoint average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during undergraduate study or in 14 or more credits of graduate study. The grade-point average in the last 60 credits or their equivalents of undergraduate course work is primarily considered.
Evidence of personal qualities considered important for the practice of social work, as demonstrated through the Applicant statement and letters of reference.
Prior work reflecting a liberal arts perspective with 19 credits in humanities and social and natural sciences, such as courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, philosophy, literature, and languages.
In addition to these requirements, applicants to the Statewide Blended and Weekend program options must meet additional requirements. For Statewide Blended, applicants must:
Live more than 30 miles from both the East Lansing and Flint campuses.
Live in the state of Michigan, or if out-of-state, within 50 miles of the Michigan border.
Have regular access to high-speed internet service.
Complete an online assessment and orientation program on how to learn effectively in the online environment.
Applicants may also be asked to participate in a personal interview.
For Weekend, applicants must:
Live in the state of Michigan, or if out-of-state, within 50 miles of the Michigan border.
Have regular access to high-speed internet service.
Complete an online assessment and orientation program on how to learn effectively in the online environment.
Applicants may also be asked to participate in a personal interview.
All students begin the Master of Social Work degree program in the fall semester to align their enrollment with the sequencing of required courses. Therefore, applicants should seek admission during the previous fall semester. Students wishing to be considered for admission must complete all application materials. Although an undergraduate major or concentration in the social sciences or in social work may be helpful, it is not required.
To be considered for admission to the Master of Social Work degree program, a person must have:
A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized institution. (Bachelor of Applied Science degrees are not accepted)
A gradepoint average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) during undergraduate study or in 14 or more credits of graduate study. The grade-point average in the last 60 credits or their equivalents of undergraduate course work is primarily considered.
Evidence of personal qualities considered important for the practice of social work, as demonstrated through the Applicant statement and letters of reference.
Prior work reflecting a liberal arts perspective with 19 credits in humanities and social and natural sciences, such as courses in sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, philosophy, literature, and languages.
In addition to these requirements, applicants to the Statewide Blended and Weekend program options must meet additional requirements. For Statewide Blended, applicants must:
Live more than 30 miles from both the East Lansing and Flint campuses.
Live in the state of Michigan, or if out-of-state, within 50 miles of the Michigan border.
Have regular access to high-speed internet service.
Complete an online assessment and orientation program on how to learn effectively in the online environment.
Applicants may also be asked to participate in a personal interview.
For Weekend, applicants must:
Live in the state of Michigan, or if out-of-state, within 50 miles of the Michigan border.
Have regular access to high-speed internet service.
Complete an online assessment and orientation program on how to learn effectively in the online environment.
Applicants may also be asked to participate in a personal interview.
Tuition
USD
30,663