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    Social Work (MSW)

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    Columbia, USMSWIn-person2 years
    $38,040.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    60
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MSW program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $38,040.

    About the program

    The program prepares social work professionals through advanced clinical practice, policy development, and administrative leadership. Students choose concentrations in clinical practice or policy, planning, and administration, blending coursework with field practicums.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027
    Spring 2028
    Nov 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL sub-scores are reading, 21; listening, 22; speaking, 26; and writing, 23
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum IELTS sub-scores are reading, 6.5; listening, 6.5; speaking, 8; and writing, 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $38,040 across 60 required credits.
    Is Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    What GPA is required for Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education
    What work-permit options follow Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Post-completion work rights for Social Work (MSW) at University of Missouri-Columbia: 12 months OPT (US)