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Master of Social Work Advanced Standing
- Flagstaff, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- Check requirements: bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA
- English proof
- Deadlines vary by programme. Complete the NAU international graduate application and pay the 75 USD fee. Upload unofficial transcripts (with English translation)
- English scores
- any programme items such as statement of purpose
- Recommendations
- 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
| Campus | Flagstaff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | School of Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 39 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible 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.
Tuition is $33,800 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,443 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.

