Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Earning a master’s degree is an investment in your professional future. It will prepare the bachelor's-level social worker to practice independently and move into supervisory and leadership roles. Social workers with master’s degrees can earn about 25 percent more than those with bachelor’s degrees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earning an advanced practice degree also gives you an edge when applying for supervisory positions and helps you become a leader in the social work profession. Students attend an internship Field Seminar each Tuesday evening, live via a virtual classroom. University of Arkansas ONLINE programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you another path to earning a degree from a top-tier public research university. Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities. You do not have to put your life on hold while working toward a better one.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Earning a master’s degree is an investment in your professional future. It will prepare the bachelor's-level social worker to practice independently and move into supervisory and leadership roles. Social workers with master’s degrees can earn about 25 percent more than those with bachelor’s degrees, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Earning an advanced practice degree also gives you an edge when applying for supervisory positions and helps you become a leader in the social work profession. Students attend an internship Field Seminar each Tuesday evening, live via a virtual classroom. University of Arkansas ONLINE programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you another path to earning a degree from a top-tier public research university. Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities. You do not have to put your life on hold while working toward a better one.

Admission requirements

TOEFL

79+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

GPA

3+

Minimum Requirements include: Admission to the University of Arkansas Graduate School; Bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited program, or recognized through its International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service; AND Personal statement; AND Social needs paper; AND Completion of a basic statistics course; AND Computer literacy demonstrated through prior coursework; AND Personal interview may be required (may be done remotely); AND Computer and Internet access; AND Three professional references (academic, employer, supervisor) from persons able to assess the applicant’s current skills and characteristics as well as potential for success in graduate studies. One reference must be a field instructor (agency supervisor) or field liaison (field seminar instructor). Please note that non-professional references (friends, family members, ministers, counselors) will not be accepted. Reference names and contact information are submitted to the Graduate School as part of the Graduate School’s online application process.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

May

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

18,501 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

18,501 USD

Other Expenses

-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

.

Online Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

Fayetteville Campus, Fayetteville, United States

12 monthsProgram duration

18,501 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Application

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

Domestic Students

International Students

In this guide you will find:

More programs from the university

Bachelor UG

Master PG

MBA

Online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Online Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Accounting

Online Bachelor of Science Business Administration in General Business

Online Bachelor of Science Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Online LPN to BSN Program

Online RN to BSN Program

Online Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences

Online Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource and Workforce Development Education

Online Master of Applied Business Analytics

Online Professional Master of Applied Business Analytics

Online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Online Master of Science in Engineering

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

Online Master of Science in Operations Analytics

Online Master of Science in Operations Management (Blended)

Online Master of Science in Operations Management (Online)

Online Professional Master of Information Systems

Online Sam and Janet Alley Master of Science in Construction Management

Online Master of Science in Agricultural and Extension Education

Online Master of Science in Food Safety

Online Master of Science in Nursing

Online Advanced Standing Master of Social Work

Online Master of Education in Adult and Lifelong Learning

Online Master of Education in Community College Leadership

Online Master of Education in Educational Equity

Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Online Master of Education in Educational Technology

Online Master of Education in Human Resource and Workforce Development Education

Online Master of Education in Physical Education

Online Master of Education in Special Education

Online Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Online Master of Laws in Agricultural and Food Law

Online Master of Science in Human Environmental Sciences

Online Executive Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA)

Online Healthcare Executive Master of Business Administration Degree