Master Of Social Work

Health/mental Health | Criminal Justice/substance Abuse·College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

Master of Social Work (MSW) programs prepare graduates for advanced professional practice in an area of concentration. The MSW program will prepare UAEU graduates to enter the job force as specialized practitioners, accepting leadership roles within the areas of health/mental health, criminal justice, applied research, policy analysis, community education, schools and in the planning and provision of social services in other areas. The Master of Social Work consists of 30 credit hours of specialized coursework and practicum for students with a Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW).

Typical Job Titles

Specialized practitioner in health/mental health
Specialized practitioner in criminal justice
Applied researcher
Policy analyst
Community educator
School social worker
Social services planner

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Program Details

Degree level: Master
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Concentration: Health/mental Health | Criminal Justice/substance Abuse

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Use communication/facilitation skills ethically in building empowering relationships with diverse populations
Employ skills for influencing policy formulation and change
Apply knowledge and leadership skills in managing projects
Demonstrate skills in quantitative/qualitative research design and data analysis
Apply generalist social work perspective to diverse social systems
Analyze social policies at local, regional, national, and international levels
Evaluate existing research studies and practice interventions
Function within organizational structures and seek necessary change

Academic Requirements

Bachelor degree in Social Work (BSW)

Program Requirements

Minimum 30 credit hours of specialized coursework and practicum
Required Courses (21 hours): SWK642 Leadership & Supervision (3), SWK645 Intermediate Social Work Research (3), SWK695 Field Practicum II (9), SWK699 Directed Readings (3)
Elective Courses - 9 CH (3 courses) from a specialization track: Health/Mental Health (SWK671, SWK690, SWK691) or Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse (SWK680, SWK681, SWK682)