Overview

In the Social Work programme at Widener University, you’ll experience an education rooted in social justice, real-world experience, and civic engagement that will prepare you to be a leader in the social work field.

Key Features

Social work is a professional career that is filled with meaning, passion, diversity, and action. As a social worker, you will have a direct positive influence on the well-being of others. Not only will you help provide resources and find solutions to complex problems, but you will help create healthier families and communities along the way.
The mission is simple. We aim to prepare culturally competent generalist social workers who are:

Dedicated to the attainment of social and economic justice for the betterment of poor, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Demonstrate care and compassion for clients from diverse backgrounds.
Hold an unwavering belief in client strengths, client empowerment, and the importance of the helping relationship.

Utilize self-reflection and critical thinking in creating purposeful interventions informed by theory and evidence.

Potential Careers

Substance abuse counselor
Parenting skills trainer
Crisis intervention counselor
Advocate for community development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Generalist Social Work Practice With Individuals, Families, and Groups
Human Behavior and Cultural Diversity
Social Welfare History and Policy
Social Work Research Methods
Social Work Capstone
Social Work Practice With Organizations
Social Work Practice With Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications on a rolling basis—there are no hard deadlines.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete your free online application (If you are attending a secondary school, or if you have taken fewer than 12 credits at a college or university, complete the freshman application. If you have attempted at least 12 credits at a college or university, complete the transfer application.)

Submit your official transcripts from all high school and college/university institutions you have attended. A course-by-course credential evaluation completed by a NACES certified organization will be accepted if the transcript is not in the English language.

Fulfill the English Proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year
Out-of-State

58280 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

58280 USD / year

≈ 58280 USD / year

Living costs

Chester

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

Potential Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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