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Master of Social Work with Specialization in Direct Community Practice Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University, USA

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USD 21000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Sacred Heart's MSW program is guided by ethical principles of service, respect for human dignity, social and economic justice, and the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations.

Why Earn Your Master’s Degree in Social Work at Sacred Heart?

Through direct clinical or direct community practice, you will explore human behavior in the social environment, social work generalist practice, social welfare policy, social work research, human diversity and social justice. You’ll enhance this knowledge with specialized skills in social work practice and assessment, treatment planning, interventions, and practice evaluation. You’ll be prepared for leadership roles in generalist and specialized practice.

Direct Community Practice Specialization

Direct Community Practice focuses on practice with micro to macro client and constituent systems, including large groups, organizations, communities, and governments, with specific focus on organizational and community theories and frameworks as well as leadership and management theories, as well as Critical Race and Ecological theory, and anti-racist practice.

Jobs in this practice area include work in clinical and community settings, especially in administration, community assessment and organizing, as well as in policy advocacy, community and economic development, and politics.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 56 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    7 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    62 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    21000

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
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    12700 Per year

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