Master of Arts [M.A] (Social Work)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$12,738/Yr
$12,738 /Yr
- The Master of Social Work program, established in 1974, is the oldest graduate social work program in the state of Mississippi.
- Through high-quality classroom and field instruction experiences, students receive the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful social work professionals.
- While in field placement, students receive direct guidance and supervision from experienced instructors who hold the MSW degree. Field placements are available in more than 130 social services agencies, located primarily in South Mississippi.
- The School of Social Work at the University of Southern Mississippi has provided quality graduate social work education for nearly 40 years.
- The MSW Program within the School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been continuously accredited since 1976. Social Workers are professionals who graduate from a CSWE accredited institution and have passed licensure.
- Professional social workers use a wide variety of empirically based methods to help individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities to solve a broad range of problems.
- Social Work students, graduates, and licensed professionals strive to enhance the quality of life for all people.
- College empowers the voiceless, promote the values of social justice, economic justice, physical and mental well-being.
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Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $12738 (USD 12738) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $6320 (USD 6320) |
| Transportation fees | $800 (USD 800) |
| Health and Insurance | $2293 (USD 2293) |
| Books and Supplies | $1300 (USD 1300) |
| Other Fees | $3560 (USD 3560) |
| Total Cost | $14273 (USD 14273) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Students have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (4.00 scale) on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Submission of English Proficiency Test scores is required.
- A student has completed a secondary international school (such as the International Baccalaureate, e.g., or an American high school abroad) in which English is the language of instruction, with a minimum grade equivalent to a C in all of their English courses and with attendance in the final three years offered.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Accepted
A student has an SAT verbal score of 500
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Transcripts- These are the Unofficial transcript(s) from all institutions that were attended. Submit transcripts from every secondary school, college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution attended.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
Course Guides
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VISA & Work Study
VISA
VISA
- Students require F1, J1 visas for full-time programs in this University
- Applying for a student visa can take a lot of time and preparation.
- Upon receipt of the necessary documents and pay the enrollment fee, the university will send the student the I-20 form.
- This is the form that U.S. schools issue to international students to indicate they have met all admission requirements to enter that school.
- The student must take this form with them when they apply to the American Embassy or Consulate for a visa.
Career and Placement after Course
Followings are the career opportunities for the students:
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Child Welfare Worker
- Therapist/Counselor
- Social Worker
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
- School Social Worker
- Medical Social Worker
- Social Work Supervisor
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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