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Master of Social Work

Pacific Lutheran University

  • Tacoma, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

  • Course route: seven courses
  • A field internship
  • A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
  • Internship
  • Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor's degree (at least 120 semester credits
  • Three-year degrees at programme discretion)
  • Official transcripts with a course-by-course credential evaluation
  • English test (TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS or Duolingo)
  • Programme-specific requirements apply.

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree (minimum 120 semester credits, 3-Year degrees at programme discretion), Any major for MBA, Official course-by-course credential evaluation (NACES/AICE) of international transcripts, GRE/GMAT optional.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • References where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the graduate admission requirements for Master of Social Work. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. References where required
  5. English proficiency evidence where required
  6. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,200 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusTacoma
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health Professions
DepartmentDepartment of Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship notePacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Pacific Lutheran University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.