Overview

The Social Work program at New Mexico State University is committed to serving people impacted by poverty and oppression through the promotion of empowerment, cultural humility and competence, and social and economic justice.

Key facts

The specific goals of the MSW Program are:

To prepare graduates for advanced generalist social work practice that is responsive to rapidly changing environments.

To prepare graduates for multidimensional social work practice through the integration of theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence, and professional experience.

To prepare graduates who are committed to social justice and to ethical practice in complex settings.

To prepare graduates who are committed to continuing their professional development, developing autonomy and leadership within practice settings, and contributing to the knowledge and skill base of the profession.

To prepare graduates who employ a strengths-based, culturally humble approach to practice with populations and communities of the Southwest.

Accreditation

The School of Social Work’s CSWE accredited MSW and BSW educational programs are designed to prepare students for ethical and evidence-informed professional social work practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociocultural Concepts and Populations of the Southwest

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Social Problems and Social Welfare Policy

Policy Analysis and Change

Advanced Practice with Individuals

Advanced Practice with Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Cruces, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 583 other Masters in Social Work 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

A graduate international student must hold at minimum a four year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and is able to demonstrate English proficiency, both written and oral by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score report.
Please visit the admissions tab for information regarding the application review process. The Graduate School will only offer admission to international students for Fall and Spring semesters.

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

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Out-of-State

19050 USD / year

≈ 19050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6200 USD / year

≈ 6200 USD / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Las Cruces

United States

806 - 1259 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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