Overview

Social Work from Sacred Heart University curriculum combines a liberal arts foundation with social work coursework and field experiences. Social work education at SHU is guided by ethical principles of service, respect for human dignity, social and economic justice, and the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations, led by expert faculty.

Key facts

Dual degree students are guaranteed admission to the Master of Social Work program provided they continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress into graduate program enrollment.

As undergraduates, students have an academic adviser, as well as other faculty and counseling resources to help them stay on track and progress toward their graduate degree. Industry-specific events and student clubs are also available for undergraduate students to become more deeply involved in their graduate field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

PERSPECTIVES-FAMILY VIOLENCE
HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND FAITH
MEDICAL LITERACY
HUMAN DIVERSITY/SOCIAL JUSTICE
SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY
HUMAN DIVERSITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications received thereafter will be considered within our Regular Decision plan

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, 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

Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended
One letter of recommendation
All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English. The following will be considered an acceptable document:
Certified translation of the course description/syllabus;
English version of the course description issued by the university.

For all non-native English speakers, an official score report of one English language proficiency examination—or acceptable waiver—is required.
Copy of your passport, specifically the page(s) containing your identification data and signature of bearer

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Out-of-State

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

52090 USD / year

≈ 52090 USD / year

Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 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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Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairfield

Funding

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