Overview

Social workers are involved in helping people to resolve emotional, social and economic problems and engage in political advocacy. You will learn about social work theory and concepts, assessment, and intervention. You will develop communication skills for working with clients. The interviewing, assessment, and intervention skills you develop will enable you to work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. You will learn about the core values of the profession, which include service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. Graduates of our program know how to ethically practice social work at the BSW level.

Most of the required social work courses are taken during the junior and senior years. A minor is not required with the social work major although students may select a minor, if desired.

Career

Social workers assist people in strengthening and improving their abilities to meet the wide variety of life's challenges. They help individuals and communities resolve emotional, social, economic, and political problems. Social workers are employed in a wide variety of community agencies and social institutions and provide services to individuals across the lifespan, from birth to death.

Social work employment is projected to grow 19% by 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. Graduates of the University of Central Missouri's Social Work program find employment in:

Substance abuse programs

Long-term care centers with older adults

Nursing homes

Criminal justice agencies

Juvenile justice centers

Probation and parole

Children and youth services

Child welfare: foster care, adoption, assessment and investigation

Domestic violence shelters

Family services

Adult protective services

Accreditation

The University of Central Missouri's Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been continuously accredited since 1986. This assures you that the program’s curriculum has been reviewed and is current and up-to-date, meeting the standards of the field’s accrediting body.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Research

Race and Ethnic Relations

Social Welfare and Social Work

Social Work Practice and the Agency Experience

Methods of Inquiry and Evaluation for Social Workers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

They recommend submitting your application 3-4 months in advance of the posted deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the International Student Application

Pay the non-refundable $75 application fee

Prove English proficiency

Provide financial support letter

Provide a bank statement with adequate funds

Official Transcripts

Photocopy of passport

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Out-of-State

19370 USD / year

≈ 19370 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10460 USD / year

≈ 10460 USD / year

Living costs

Warrensburg

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Living costs

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