Overview

The Social Work - Clinical Social Work programme from Michigan State University is a concentration within the practice of graduate social work and builds upon the profession’s values and ethics and a strengths-based, person-in-environment perspective.

Why study clinical social work?

An evidence-informed social work education is grounded within ten required professional competencies and is an excellent preparation for a career in clinical practice.

Students will graduate with competency in ethical and professional behavior, including the importance of relationships, reflective practice, and a professional sense of self; diversity and difference within a social context; social justice and human rights, including human dignity and self-determination; practice-informed research and research informed practice; policy practice; and competency in engagement, assessment intervention, and evaluation in the service of our clients.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Trauma/PTSD

Autism spectrum

LGBTQ concerns

Co-occurring disorders

Grief and loss

Mental illness

Affective disord

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Regular MSW Applicants: If your undergrad GPA is below 3.0, explain the circumstances and why you believe you can maintain a 3.0+ GPA in a graduate program.

Supporting Materials

Transcripts
Contact information for three recommenders
Academic Statement
Resume
Other materials: Based on responses to some questions in the application, additional documentation may be required (e.g., affidavit of support or court documents).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50559 USD / year

≈ 50559 USD / year
Out-of-State

50559 USD / year

≈ 50559 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26704 USD / year

≈ 26704 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Why study clinical social work?

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

East Lansing

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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