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M.S. in Social Work
Complete this short form to receive more information about ACU’s MSSW standard program.
NOTE: This program is designed for those whose bachelor’s degree is not in social work.
Program Structure
What To Expect
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Required Hours
Program length: 2 years
Credit hours: 64
2023/2024 tuition per credit hour: $1,323
Example Coursework
- Diversity, Power, and Oppression
- Policy Analysis and Practice
- Management and Funding for Nonprofit Organizations
- Leading and Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations
Department
Application Deadlines
*Fall Priority Review: February 16 (Preferred consideration for Graduate Assistantships, Scholarships and Field Placements.)
Fall Standard Review: May 1 (deadline may extend if space is available)
Spring: Please contact the Office of Graduate Programs (gradinfo@acu.edu or 325-674-2656)
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Program
The mission of the ACU’s Master of Science in Social Work program is to prepare students for professional leadership and ethical advanced generalist social work practice with an evidence-based emphasis. Students will effectively address the biological, psychological, sociological and spiritual dimensions of human well-being and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and justice across system levels in domestic and international community contexts. You can learn more about all the opportunities with our MSSW program by clicking the button at the top of this page.
Career Opportunities
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Nonprofit or Social Services Director
- Substance Abuse Social Worker
- Child Welfare Advocate
- Public Health Social Worker
- Sexual Assault Counselor
- Immigration Policy Advocate
- Poverty Advocate
- Lobbyist
- Policy Analyst/Researcher
- Legislator/Public Official
- Community Planner
First-Hand Field Experience
At ACU, our Master’s in Social Work curriculum gives students unparalleled field placement opportunities specifically designed to fit their interests, outside commitments, and future career goals.
- Complete the online application;
- Pay the $65 application fee;
- An official transcript(s) in English (or translated to English) of all previous colleges attended. The transcript must indicate an earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university or equivalent;
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
If undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, the GRE or MAT entrance exam may be required.
Our GRE code is 6001 - Two letters of recommendation (may be submitted through the online application);
- A personal statement addressing your motivation for graduate studies and entering the social work profession, including reflections on the four themes of the ACU School of Social Work:
- evidence-based practice;
- the gift of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging;
- spirituality and social work;
- social justice;
- A writing sample in the form of a formal graded senior level assignment of at least five pages from the student’s undergraduate work (or acceptable alternative);
- While the standard program accepts students with a bachelor’s degree in any field, students are expected to demonstrate a broad liberal arts background, including two courses from each of the humanities/fine arts, and communication/language. A course in statistics is highly desirable.
Students who complete the MSSW program have the ability to:
- Function as effective and ethical professionals who incorporate best evidence in practice;
- Promote social justice for vulnerable persons everywhere through service and leadership roles; and
- Advance social work knowledge through research and other scholarly activities.
