Overview

Through a comprehensive blend of coursework and fieldwork, this professional degree immerses you in the study of social work and its role in today’s multicultural society. With a strong emphasis on social and economic justice and systemic change, the Social Work program at Salve Regina University is deeply committed to preparing you to address complex societal issues.

Field Experience

Social Work majors at Salve Regina University complete at least 660 hours of practical experience - beginning with community-based service learning projects in their first year, continuing with internships as juniors and seniors, and culminating with capstone research projects - that fosters in them a deeper appreciation for human diversity and dignity and teaches them to advocate for social justice.

In their junior-year internships, students are placed in social service agencies, where they learn intake, assessment and referral processes; practice interviewing, conducting home visits and community outreach; and carry a caseload of 3-5 client systems.

As seniors, they build on that experience to gain the knowledge and skills needed for generalist practice. Working primarily with individuals and families, they follow clients through each phase of the helping process and also engage in community organizing, policy analysis, tracking legislation and testifying on pertinent issues.

In their senior year, students are focused on case management, running and facilitating groups and creating service plans, serving 5-8 clients.

Recent field experiences include:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Boys Town New England

Child & Family

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare

Education Exchange

Middletown Public Schools

Newport Hospital

R.I. Coalition for the Homeless

R.I. Veterans Home

Salvation Army

Turning Around Ministries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Violence and the Workplace

Social Problems: Analysis by Race, Class and Gender

Social Problems: Service Learning

History of Social Work and Social Welfare Policy

Human Behavior and Diversity

Methods of Practice

Generalist Practice Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Dec. 1 - Priority deadline for January admission.

Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis after each deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit via the Common Application.

$50 application fee.

Official high school transcript, including grades from the senior year.

Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor and one from the teacher of your choice).

Personal essay.

SAT/ACT scores are optional for all applicants. Students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. If English is not your first language, the results from a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test are required.

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Students applying for the studio art or technical theatre majors are required to submit a portfolio of 1-5 pieces through their student status page.

Home-schooled applicants must submit a transcript and school profile when following a prescribed curriculum. In cases where that is not available, applicants may submit a copy of all course descriptions and a portfolio of work.

Tuition Fees

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51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

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In-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year

Living costs

Newport

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Living costs

Newport

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