Overview

The Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky sets you up to be successful in your chosen area of the profession. Candidates pursue their passion in areas from clinical practice with adolescents to non-profit development in rural communities, or something in between.

Career Opportunities in Social Work

Administration

Adoption

Advocacy

Child Welfare

Community Outreach

Counseling

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Administration

Adoption

Advocacy

Child Welfare

Community Outreach

Counseling

Criminal Justice

Developmental Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 79 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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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

Transcripts:

You will be asked to upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended and, in the case of domestic students, to self-report cumulative GPA’s for each institution. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll you will then be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate School.

Letters of Recommendation:

The MSW Program at the University of Kentucky requires applicants to provide three references. These references must be obtained from individuals in the following categories:• Professor• Social Work Professor• Professional Social Worker/Field Instructor• Work or Volunteer Supervisor

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

11850 USD / year

≈ 11850 USD / year
Out-of-State

11850 USD / year

≈ 11850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11850 USD / year

≈ 11850 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities in Social Work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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