Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
|
Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
126,312
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Social Work program equips students for direct service roles and leadership careers in social work, with accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. Its curriculum combines conceptual learning with practical training in a progressive sequence. The School of Social Work embraces diverse theoretical approaches and values, encouraging students to integrate these perspectives while fostering knowledge development and practical skill enhancement.
To meet accreditation standards, students must achieve proficiency in core competencies and practice behaviors. This graduate program offers specialized advanced training alongside a foundational curriculum rooted in liberal arts. This foundation serves dual purposes: 1) equipping students with professional knowledge, ethical principles, and skills to understand social work systems, and 2) preparing them for specialized concentration areas.
The Clinical Social Work specialization trains students to become skilled practitioners and leaders in individual, family, and group interventions. Concentration courses develop advanced clinical capabilities, including comprehensive assessment techniques, effective intervention methods, and critical evaluation of practice approaches and outcomes with clients.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for graduate study in social work must complete an online application that can be obtained through the School of Social Works homepage In addition to the Universitys requirements for admission to a masters degree program the following criteria will be considered
Evidence of adequate academic preparation for graduate study in social work This includes consideration of undergraduate performance liberal arts academic background and proficiency in professional writing A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the 60 credit Full time or Extended Study MSW program unless otherwise approved by the Admissions Committee
Evidence of personal qualifications considered desirable for successful social work practice These include motivation for a human service profession personal maturity and leadership ability
Undergraduate degree
3.0 cumulative GPA
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
Students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE accredited program within six years of application may apply to the 39hour Advanced Standing Program Applicants must meet the following criteria
BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program that was awarded not more than six years prior to the date of application to the WMU School of Social Work
Overall grade point average of 3.25
If applicant has one BSW course below a B they will be required to retake an equivalent course in the MSW curriculum Applicants are not eligible for the Advanced Standing program if they have earned more than one BSW course below a B
One year of fulltime post-BSW human service work experience is recommended
One of the three letters of recommendation must be from the applicants BSW program field instructor or faculty liaison
Evidence of adequate academic preparation for graduate study in social work This includes consideration of undergraduate performance liberal arts academic background and proficiency in professional writing A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the 60 credit Full time or Extended Study MSW program unless otherwise approved by the Admissions Committee
Evidence of personal qualifications considered desirable for successful social work practice These include motivation for a human service profession personal maturity and leadership ability
Undergraduate degree
3.0 cumulative GPA
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.
Students who have earned a Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE accredited program within six years of application may apply to the 39hour Advanced Standing Program Applicants must meet the following criteria
BSW degree from a CSWE accredited program that was awarded not more than six years prior to the date of application to the WMU School of Social Work
Overall grade point average of 3.25
If applicant has one BSW course below a B they will be required to retake an equivalent course in the MSW curriculum Applicants are not eligible for the Advanced Standing program if they have earned more than one BSW course below a B
One year of fulltime post-BSW human service work experience is recommended
One of the three letters of recommendation must be from the applicants BSW program field instructor or faculty liaison
Tuition
USD
126,312