Overview

Key features

The Department of Social Work provides a competency-based generalist baccalaureate social work education which meets or exceeds the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Standards of Accreditation and whose curriculum is in keeping with CSWE’s educational policy and standards.

Goals of the Social Work program at Western Connecticut State University

To prepare students:

to be competent and effective generalist entry-level social work professionals
to develop a professional identity grounded in social work values
to understand and value human relationships
for professional practice with a commitment to social work values and with integrity
to use conceptual frameworks and scientific inquiry to guide practice
to advance human rights and social and economic justice through proactive civil engagement in a diverse world
to promote positive changes in service delivery
to become leaders in developing and delivering human services
for advanced study.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cultural Diversity

Social Work Research

Social Work Practice

Psychology

Sociology

Social Work & Social Welfare Services
Social Welfare as an Institution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Nationals - Admissions on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, 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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General requirements

1. Online application

2. Medical forms

3. Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL

4. Official Test Scores.

5. High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation

6. $50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Out-of-State

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13401 USD / year

≈ 13401 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 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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Overview

Key features

Goals of the Social Work program at Western Connecticut State University

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Danbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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