Overview

Areas in which students are qualified to work include criminal justice , mental health, children and youth services, schools, aging/gerontology, health care, family service agencies, substance abuse programs, domestic violence programs, developmental disabilities services, public welfare (child and adult services), community organization, and social action groups.

A Social Work program from La Sierra University prepares students for direct-service positions such as caseworker or mental health assistant. These programs teach students about diverse populations, human behavior, social welfare policy, and ethics in social work. All programs require students to complete supervised fieldwork or an internship.

Career Outlook

Social workers help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Clinical social workers also diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.

Social workers work in a variety of settings, including mental health clinics, schools, child welfare and human service agencies, hospitals, settlement houses, community development corporations, and private practices. They generally work full time and may need to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colloquium

Social Policy

Social Work Methods: Individuals

Social Work Research

Topics in Social Work

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Work Methods: Children and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-06-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

Rolling admissions; these are the preferred deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 922 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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

High school transcript with grades through the end of junior year, GED, or California High School Proficiency Examination
ACT or SAT Scores if you are graduating from a High School in the US (optional)
TOEFL Scores / English proficiency
Valid Passport Copy

Tuition Fee

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International

34920 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34920 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34920 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34920 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Home Gardens

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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