Edwardsville,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work in Edwardsville United States | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
|
Edwardsville United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,223
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The SIUE Department of Social Work provides distinctive educational opportunities. Within the College of Arts and Sciences, learners gain knowledge through both conventional classroom instruction and hands-on participation in community-based research and educational initiatives. Our pupils collaborate with various institutions, helping deliver services to people and families facing homelessness, financial hardship, and psychological difficulties. The MSW curriculum equips learners for specialized careers in social work, providing them with extensive theoretical understanding and polished practical abilities for professional positions as therapists, managers, program organizers and assessors, and neighborhood planners. Alumni can spearhead initiatives designed to improve circumstances for marginalized, vulnerable, or disadvantaged populations across various social work sectors such as child welfare services, addiction treatment, medical and psychological care, end-of-life services, policy creation, and local community groups.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Overall GPA of at least 3.0 (A=4.0). Students with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Statement of Purpose: A personal statement that discusses what has led the applicant to pursue a master's degree in social work at this time, the applicant's understanding of a social justice issue, and how they plan to adjust their life to accommodate graduate work. (If the applicant's cumulative GPA is below 3.0, it is recommended that the applicant address this in their statement and discuss how they will improve their academic performance to succeed in the MSW program.) This should be four-to-five pages, double-spaced and in 12-point font.
Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant's potential for graduate level academic work, leadership and interpersonal skills, commitment to the mission and values of social work, and, if relevant, professional experience and capabilities. One letter must be from a current or past instructor and one must be from a supervisor, preferably in a volunteer or paid social service setting. BSW graduates who do not have practice experience after receiving their BSW, should have their field practicum supervisor write their recommendation. Applicants applying as transfer students from CSWE-accredited master's programs should request at least one letter of recommendation from a graduate faculty member.
Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
Overall GPA of at least 3.0 (A=4.0). Students with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA may apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Statement of Purpose: A personal statement that discusses what has led the applicant to pursue a master's degree in social work at this time, the applicant's understanding of a social justice issue, and how they plan to adjust their life to accommodate graduate work. (If the applicant's cumulative GPA is below 3.0, it is recommended that the applicant address this in their statement and discuss how they will improve their academic performance to succeed in the MSW program.) This should be four-to-five pages, double-spaced and in 12-point font.
Two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant's potential for graduate level academic work, leadership and interpersonal skills, commitment to the mission and values of social work, and, if relevant, professional experience and capabilities. One letter must be from a current or past instructor and one must be from a supervisor, preferably in a volunteer or paid social service setting. BSW graduates who do not have practice experience after receiving their BSW, should have their field practicum supervisor write their recommendation. Applicants applying as transfer students from CSWE-accredited master's programs should request at least one letter of recommendation from a graduate faculty member.
Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Tuition
USD
16,223