ADVANCE YOUR CAREER AT WAYNE STATE
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
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DETROIT'S SOCIAL WORK SCHOOL
LOCATION
We are Detroit's Social Work School. Our campus is located in the heart of midtown Detroit, allowing you to be an active member of the community you seek to serve by providing a unique mix of education, research and community engagement you can't get anywhere else in the country. By attending the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, you'll join your fellow students in our mission to empower social change within our urban home.
EXPERIENCE
Internship education is an integral part of a social work degree. The MSW program provides a rich learning experience in midtown Detroit, providing hands-on training in one of the country's most diverse urban areas. Advance your skills in our immersive practicum education program and put your classroom knowledge into community action. There's no better place to start making a difference than at an urban institution within the community it serves.
FLEXIBILITY
Complete the MSW program on your terms with our full-time or part-time options. Customize your MSW to your schedule with daytime, evening and even online course offerings. WSU offers Michigan’s first asynchronous online MSW program. Both in-person and online formats provide an urban learning training experience to ensure you are ready to successfully transition from the classroom to community upon graduation. You can also choose between seven focal areas to tailor your education to your career goals. We even offer Dual-title and Joint-degree options to further customize your degree.
FLEXIBILITY
Complete the MSW program on your terms with our full-time or part-time options. Customize your MSW to your schedule with daytime, evening and even online course offerings. WSU offers Michigan’s first asynchronous online MSW program. Both in-person and online formats provide an urban learning training experience to ensure you are ready to successfully transition from the classroom to community upon graduation. You can also choose between seven focal areas to tailor your education to your career goals. We even offer Dual-title and Joint-degree options to further customize your degree.
CAREER RESOURCES
AFFORDABILITY
Wayne State University has the lowest tuition of Michigan's top three research universities. We also provide nearly $560,000 in private scholarships and student training stipends to social work students. Through Scholarship Universe, you'll find an extensive list of scholarships available to MSW students seeking financial assistance. After graduation, take advantage of exclusive state repayment plans for those entering healthcare careers or federal public service loan forgiveness programs for those entering non-profits.
WAYNE STATE FAST FACTS
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applicants can apply for Core (fall term start) or Advanced Standing (spring/summer term start). Core is for students who have a non-social work undergraduate degree or a BSW earned prior to 5 years. Advanced Standing is for students who have earned a BSW degree within the last 5 years from a CSWE accredited school. All applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as admissions will close once program capacity has been reached. Applications may be submitted up to one year prior to the start of the beginning term of the program. Thus, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and submit all application materials as early as possible. Earlier admission is best for scholarship eligibility, practicum placement and course section availability.
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