Overview

The knowledge, values and skills that are taught emphasize current theory and research through classroom and field-based experiences. Practice takes place in the context of a complex, changing environment in which communities and governmental, legislative, nonprofit and for-profit organizations advocate for, plan and deliver social services and advocate for social change. The major themes within the integrated curriculum of the Social Work with a concentration in administration, planning and policy practice program at Virginia Commonwealth University are social and economic justice, diversity, leadership and advocacy. This concentration is not available to distance education students at this time.

Goals

Flowing from the mission of the School of Social Work and guided by the principles of promoting social justice, human rights, diversity, cultural competence/sensitivity and ethical practice, the goals of the M.S.W. program are:

To provide for a generalist knowledge, skills, ethics and values essential for work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations

To provide for a program that prepares students for work in concentration areas of specialization in either clinical social work or social work administration, planning and policy practice in a range of settings

To provide for an educational environment where students apply the profession’s values and ethical principles

To provide for an educational environment where students gain a greater understanding of implications of diversity through education on identifying cultural strengths and ways to counteract individual and institutional prejudice, oppression and discrimination

To provide for an educational environment where students apply research methods to analyze and critically evaluate professional practice, programs and service delivery systems

To provide for an educational environment where students gain a greater understanding of advocacy and involvement in advocacy to affect social and economic justice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Policy, Community and Organizational Practice

Concentration Social Policy

Strategies for Social Work Planning and Administrative Practice

Social Work Planning and Administrative Practice

Research for Social Work Administration, Planning and Policy Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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International applicants must submit their applications no later than one month before the deadline for nationals

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Public Administration Public Policy View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate course work

Completion of the following prerequisites: two three-credit courses in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, economics), or health sciences, biological sciences or humanities.

The applicant must provide a personal statement discussing reasons for pursuing graduate study

All non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency

Prospective students who have studied outside of the U.S. must provide an official course-by-course external credential evaluation as a required part of the admission process

Proof of adequate funds to live and study full time at VCU by submitting an I-20 DS Request Form accompanied by an original bank verification letter

A $70 state-required application fee

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

33008 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33008 USD / year

≈ 33008 USD / year
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In-State

17790 USD / year

≈ 17790 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

1071 - 1750 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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