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Program Description for Master of Social Work	View Basket

Provider

Michigan State University - School of Social Work

Date of last update

4/22/2011

Description

CSWE accredited Master of Social Work program offering advanced concentrations in both clinical social work or organizational and community social work practice. Social Work is a rewarding profession in which we have the privilege of working with diverse individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations to assist in achieving goals, solving problems and promoting justice. The School of Social Work at Michigan State University is a special place to prepare for this work as it combines the resources of a major university with a personal commitment to each student's learning and professional development. The School’s mission, values, and goals reflect the ethics and values of the social work profession.

Contact Name

Karen Newman, LMSW, CAAC

Contact Phone Number

(517) 432-3737

Contact URL

www.socialwork.msu.edu

Course Length

57 Credit Hours

Admission Requirements

-University Graduate Application and fee (Readmission application or internal transfer form, if applicable). -School Social Work Application, which includes: personal statement/ statement of purpose (4-5 double spaced, typed pages addressing application questions); three letters of recommendation (professional/ academic letters on letterhead with School recommendation form); two sets of official transcripts (other than MSU transcripts). -Program sites: East Lansing, Flint & Blended/ Distance -For application details, please see MSW School of Social Work website at: http://www.socialwork.msu.edu/

Credential Earned

Other

Other Credential Description

Master of Social Work

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, FAFSA

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

9 Months

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$32,000

Additional Costs

Yes, $2,000

Internship/Externship Required

Yes, 960 hours

New Program

Completion Rate

100.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

135

Employment Rate

50.7%

Follow-up information is available for 75 out of 135 graduates:

Number Employed:	37
Number in Related Training:	0
Number in the Military:	1
Number Self-Employed:	0
Number not in any of these categories:	37

This training provider may have elsewhere published an employment rate that is measured in a different way. Please call the provider for further details.

Training-Related Placement Rate

33.9%

There are several ways to measure both placement success and the degree to which this is training-related. Please call the school for further details.

Average Starting Wage

$20.00

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