Overview

Career

Social Work from Nebraska Wesleyan University graduates will have the necessary competencies to intervene ethically and effectively with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in their social environment.

Nearly half of social workers are employed as child, family or school social workers. Social workers also are employed in medical, mental and public health fields, including substance abuse. Employment of child, family and school social workers is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020. Employment of healthcare social workers is expected to grow by 34 percent. Clinical social workers must have a master’s degree. Licensure for social workers varies by state. Clinical social workers must be licensed. Common employment areas include:

Child Welfare
Aging Services
Hospice and Palliative Care Services
Nursing Homes
Healthcare/Hospital Social Workers
Public Health
Community Advocacy
Family Services
Domestic Violence Services
Homelessness Services
Criminal Justice
Education
Legal Services
Substance Abuse Services
Mental Health Social Workers
Prevention Programs

School Social Workers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work
Social Welfare Policy, Services, and Delivery Systems
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Sociology
Psychological Science
Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nebraska City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Official transcripts from high school and any colleges attended
Completed application form via NWU’s Admissions page
Optional standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)

Tuition Fees

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43966 USD / year

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43966 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43966 USD / year

≈ 43966 USD / year

Funding

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