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Master of Arts [M.A] - Master [2 Years]
$28,181 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Social Welfare

  • This is a full-time, two-year program merging theory, leadership, and research with generalist and specialized fields of practice.
  • Their curriculum is comprised of coursework and two separate year-long field placement components with social work agencies which allow students to actualize what they are learning in the classroom, providing holistic, integrated experiences.
  • A total of 95 units of coursework in the department is required.
  • Students must select an area of concentration spring quarter of their first year: social and economic justice, health and mental health across the life span, or child and family well-being.
  • Students will complete and present an applied research project as their capstone for the program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $11220 $11220
Health Insurance $3642 $3642
International differential fee $12245 $12245
Other Fees $1074 $1074
Total Fees $28181 $28181

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 87 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 326 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) in all upper-division courses.
  • Completion of one course in elementary statistics with a grade of B or better.
  • Completion of a total of four (4) courses in the Socio-Behavioral Sciences (including one (1) course with Human Development content), and a minimum of three (3) courses in the Humanities, as a prerequisite undergraduate preparation for graduate study in the field of social work. (e.g., anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, education, gerontology, political science, public health, psychology, social ecology, social welfare, sociology, women’s studies).
  • Submission of GRE (GRE: General is strongly recommended for those with a junior/senior GPA below 3.3) is compulsory for this program and it is recommended to submit the scores from tests taken within the last 5 years for a better chance of admission.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.