Overview

Social Work is a valuable degree as many employers recognize it as preparing graduates to utilize a variety of tools to work with diverse populations on multiple issues and goals.

Bachelor-level social workers are employed in a variety of settings, including schools, prisons, non-profit and for-profit private agencies, and governmental agencies. They work with individuals, families, groups, and communities as intake staff, resource and referral specialists, case workers, case managers, program coordinators, project directors, community organizers, and more. All social workers share a commitment to:

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver ’s Social Work Program you will be prepared for entry-level, direct-service positions such as caseworker or mental health assistant. Among the organizations and agencies who hire social workers are:

Mental health clinics

Schools

Child welfare and human service agencies

Hospitals

Community development corporations

Senior citizen centers

Youth organizations

Private practices

Accreditation

The BSW degree program has been continuously accredited since 1997 by the Council on Social Work Education, the sole accrediting body for social work programs in the U.S.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Engagement and Civic Responsibility

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Philosophy of Social Work

Privilege, Oppression, and Power

Social Work Experience: Practice and Communication

Social Policy and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadlines (priority available only):

Fall: March 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 5

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 858 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

If you are 20 years of age or older, we do not have a GPA requirement.

English requirements

IELTS

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online In One Of Two Ways: Roadrunner Application or CommonApp
Color copy of your passport information page
English Language Proficiency
You must submit a bank statement or letter AND a completed financial affidavit form before you can receive an admission decision or I-20 Form.
Official secondary (high school) documents are sent to MSU Denver directly from an official source, such as your school, ministry of education office, or examination board. Your documents must show all final results and a graduation date.
If your academic documents are issued in a non-English language, you must submit a complete, literal, word-for-word English translation in the same format as the original academic document. Translations must be done by a professional translator or translation service.

Tuition Fee

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International

23766 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23766 USD per year during 48 months.
National

23766 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23766 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8788 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8788 USD per year during 48 months.

These tuition and fee estimates are based on minimum full-time enrollment of 12 credit per semester / 24 credits per year.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

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