Overview

Social Workprogram at the University of Saint Mary prepares graduates for beginning professional social work practice and/or the successful pursuit of graduate social work education.

Key facts

The University of Saint Mary BSW Program is dedicated to the professional development and educational growth of students working to obtain the Bachelor’s in Social Work degree.

The program prepares graduates for value-centered lives and professional employment in a variety of practice settings and locations, including small towns and rural communities, and for the successful pursuit of graduate social work education.
Students are educated to apply generalist professional knowledge, values, and skills toward the promotion of social and economic justice, service to others for the resolution of human problems, and that contribute to the well-being of our global society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Composition

Quantitative Literacy

Public Speaking

Development of Child/Adolescence

Professionalism in Social Work
Spring Varsity Sport, Music, Vincentian, or Choir

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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USM has rolling admissions

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA of 2.5 or greater
Completion of social work courses with C or better
Completion of application and personal essay
One letter of recommendation
Certification that the student has read the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and will adhere to its principles and standards
Certification that the student has read the USM Social Worker Student Handbook
Demonstration of social work professional behaviors

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year
Out-of-State

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35550 USD / year

≈ 35550 USD / year

Living costs

Lansing

United States

900 - 1400 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 facts

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

Lansing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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