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Master of Social Work Advanced Standing

Northern Arizona University

  • Flagstaff, United States
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing) is a 1-year graduate programme offered by School of Social Work at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

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

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Social Work (Advanced Standing) and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
  • Communicate effectively
  • And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

  • Child Family and School Social Workers
  • Community Health Workers
  • Healthcare Social Workers
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
  • Social and Community Service Managers
  • Social and Human Service Assistants

Curriculum

  • Plan of 39 units over about 1 years. Study is organised as Social Work Core Coursework (27 units)
  • Emphasis or Additional Coursework (12 units). Choices include (Not accepting applications). Field experience or internship is required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or an officially recognised equivalent
  • Typically with 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105) and programme materials such as statement of purpose
  • Recommendations
  • CV or GRE where listed in the catalog.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or higher from a regionally accredited US institution or equivalent from an internationally recognised institution.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
  2. English proof
  3. Deadlines vary by programme. Complete the NAU international graduate application and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload unofficial transcripts (with English translation)
  4. English scores
  5. any programme items such as statement of purpose
  6. Recommendations
  7. CV or GRE. After admission send official transcripts and proof of funds to receive the I- Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$33,800 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusFlagstaff
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentSchool of Social Work
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value39
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible international graduate students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Funding depends on individual admission and award rules.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.