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Social Work, B.S.W.

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  • 48 months
    Duration
Saint Leo University
Florida City, FL, United States
The Social Work program of Saint Leo University can help you turn your passion into a career. Whether assisting a homeless man, foster child or disabled veteran, social workers make a world of difference in individuals’ lives, and enact widespread social change.
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Overview

In the Social Work program of Saint Leo University students explore social welfare policy, human behavior and practice methods. Intern at a social service agency to gain exposure to various practice settings and client populations. Learn how to empower individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

This major is designed to prepare students for entry-level, generalist social work practice as well as for graduate study in social work or related areas. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education. Graduates receive the B.S.W. degree. The curriculum emphasizes content in each of five areas: social welfare policy, human behavior in the social environment, research, practice methods, and field instruction.

What can you do with a degree in Social Work?

Graduates are prepared for entry level, generalist social work as well as graduate study in social work or related areas.
  • Caseworker
  • Substance Abuse Social Worker
  • Community Organizer
  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Family Services Social Worker
  • Gerontological Social Worker
  • Researcher
  • School Counselor
  • Mentor
  • Advocate

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:
  • Human Behavior in the Social Environment
  • Social Welfare Policy
  • Integrated Life Science
  • Methods of Social Research
  • Field Internship
  • Gerontology

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    53

    PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.

General Requirements

  • Application.
  • Submit transcripts, mark sheets, diplomas or certificates from all post-secondary institutions attended, along with course descriptions and credit values.
  • All international candidates for admission must prove English language proficiency.
  • Photocopy of the Biographical section of your current passport.
  • Proof of Financial Ability to Pay.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    23990 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11995 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    23990 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11995 USD per semester and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Florida City

  • 900 - 1400 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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