Social Work, M.S.W.
The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) program prepares you for advanced professional practice in social work, and in the development and implementation of social welfare policies and programs. The M.S.W. lays the foundation for you to assume therapist and leadership positions in society's institutions, organizations, and communities.
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Program Overview
The M.S.W 60 credit hour CSWE accredited program is available on a full or part-time basis, including a year-long internship. The curriculum incorporates nine core competencies. Advanced standing status, a 38-credit program with an accelerated nine-month internship, for those who successfully completed a B.S.W within the past eight years and meet other admission criteria.
Application Deadlines
- February 1 (spring/summer start: advanced standing full time)
- March 15 (fall start: advanced standing part time, regular standing full or part time)
- October 15 (winter start: regular standing part time)
The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if you previously applied to GVSU. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions regarding application deadlines.
Why Study Social Work at Grand Valley?
Students will:
- become a culturally competent practitioner in a complex society through practicum education and practice;
- be prepared to engage in grassroots, political, and community organizing, as well as electoral politics;
- become a skilled practitioner capable of assuming leadership and scholarly professional roles in regional, state, national, and global communities;
- contribute to the ongoing development of professional social work knowledge and practice through research and scholarly inquiry that employs state-of-the-art technology; and
- earn a degree that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
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Accreditation
The M.S.W. degree at Grand Valley State University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Location & Format
Classes for this major are a combination of online and in-seat on the Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Format:- Face To Face
Coursework
- Substance abuse
- Human behavior
- Community-based learning, including global and domestic service learning
- Clinical diagnosis
- Social research and policy
- Practice with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities
Admission Requirements
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit Grand Valley State University’s admission section of the online catalog.
Admission into the social work program has additional requirements, which are available on this page.
If you have additional questions, please contact our graduate admissions office.
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For More Information
School of Social Work
lkgear.com/ssw
391C DeVos
Center
(616) 331-6550
Program Director
Robin Smith-Colton, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6595
“The M.S.W. program at GVSU prepares students to practice at multiple levels as they meet the needs of a diverse society.”
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