Institution
Location
Qualification
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
Course overview
This Master of Social Work (MSW) program focuses on Advanced Social Work in Mental Health. The program prepares graduates for independent social work practice at an advanced level in mental health. The curriculum is based on the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) guidelines for accredited Advanced Standing MSW programs. Students must take a total of 36 credit hours in four semesters (including a total of 9 credit hours of Field Education and Integrative Seminars). Students will complete a total of 600 hours of supervised field Practicum before graduation.
Fees and funding
Fees are in US Dollars
Program fee: $ 1,300/Semester
Career opportunities
Mental health social workers play important roles in various settings. They provide therapy, counselling, emotional support, and case management. Additionally, they respond to crises, assist students, support addiction recovery, influence policies, and conduct research to improve mental health services in hospitals, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.
In Somalia, where a large number of the population is displaced due to conflict, climate change, and economic instability, mental health social workers provide trauma-informed counselling, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 on 4-point scale
- Advanced Level score of City University English Language Competency Test or equivalent level of standardized tests.
- Letters of recommendation from two faculty members explaining why the applicant is qualified for the Advanced Standing MSW program.
- Recent CV
- Interview with the MSW Admission Committee.
Teaching and learning
Students must take a total of 36 credit hours in four semesters (including a total of 9 credit hours of Field Education and Integrative Seminars). Students will complete a total of 600 hours of supervised field Practicum before graduation.
