Social Work, Children, Youth and Families

Montclair State University

United States of America, Montclair

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Montclair State University

United States of America , Montclair

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 60

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,311 / year

Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

Social Work, Children, Youth and Families

About

Social Work (MSW), Children, Youth and Families Concentration

The MSW program prepares leaders in social work practice with children, youth and families in a diverse local and global society. The program aims to prepare advanced practitioners to provide a range of clinical and advocacy services to vulnerable children, adolescents and their families. Graduates will promote the well-being and functioning of their clients by engaging in ethical, culturally competent, and evidence-informed practice and by demonstrating a strong commitment to social/economic justice.

Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of settings serving children, youth and families, including, but not limited to, mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, community centers, state and local government and private practice. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of social workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024 – faster than the average for all occupations.

Traditional program (60 credits):

Full-time program: Students take 5 classes per semester for two years; 15 hours of field work per week in the first year; 22 hours of field work per week in the second year. Fall only start
Part-time program: Students take 2-3 classes per semester for 3 years; 15 hours of field work per week in the second year; 22 hours of field work per week in the third year. Fall only start

*The cost of the traditional 60-credit master's program was $34,750 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Summer/Fall 2022 tuition rates are not yet available.

Advanced standing (33 credits):

The Advanced Standing MSW is an option only for students who have earned a Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) The BSW degree must be obtained within the last 5 years. Please note: Those with BSW degrees earned overseas will need an additional evaluation submitted from CSWE https://cswe.org/Accreditation/Other/International-Degree-Review.aspx.

The Advanced Standing MSW option allows you to save an entire year of coursework and tuition payments. Admitted students will be required to complete 1 course (3 credits) during the summer semester before continuing with the remaining 30 credits of the MSW program. This accelerated program is full-time and all classes meet on-campus:

Full-time program: Students take 1 in the summer and 5 classes per semester for one year; 22 hours of field work per week. Summer only start
Part-time program: Students take 3 classes per semester the first year; 2-3 classes per semester the second year; 22 hours of field work per week in the second year. Fall only start

Additionally, we offer two cohort choices for the Social Work (MSW), Children, Youth and Families Concentration program:

Day Cohort: Classes are Tuesdays 8:15 am – 5:00 pm and Fridays 8:15 am – 2:00 pm
Evening Cohort: Classes are Mondays 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm; Tuesdays 5:30 pm – 10:45 pm; Thursdays 5:30 pm – 10:45 pm

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Transcripts and Transcript Evaluation

A requirement of your application is to list the name of every institution that you’ve previously attended or are currently attending, regardless of the length of attendance.

If you are an undergraduate student in your last term, you may upload an unofficial copy of your current transcript. Upon acceptance into a graduate program, a final transcript indicating that you have completed your undergraduate studies will be required before the start of classes.

The Office of Graduate Admissions does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their academic record. We accept evaluations from any NACES member organization. If you do not have or plan to obtain a transcript evaluation, you should upload your unofficial transcripts to your portal for further consideration*.

OFFICIAL transcript evaluations sent directly from the NACES-approved company are required.

*Note: The Office of Graduate Admissions will offer a limited number of free transcript evaluations for eligible F-1 and J-1 visa applicants. After the application is completed (with exception of the transcript evaluation), students will receive an email with their next steps to request this service. We will review all requests received to determine eligibility and will notify the applicants accordingly. Note that, due to a number of factors, we cannot guarantee this service will be provided to all students who request it.

GRE/GMAT Test Scores

The GRE/GMAT is NOT required for many of Montclair State University’s graduate programs. Consult our programs of study page to see if the exam is required for your major.

Programs that do ask for submission of a GRE/GMAT exam will often offer waivers for students who meet specific criteria. Visit the GRE/GMAT exam waiver page to view test exemption criteria.

The institutional codes for reporting are as follows:

GRE: 2520
GMAT: full time MBA: 1T2-NK-86

Letters of Recommendation

The majority of graduate programs require two (2) letters of recommendation. Some programs may not require any, and some may require as many as three. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

During the application process, the online system will give you the option to provide the contact information of your recommenders in the recommendations tab of your application. You will also have the opportunity to add their contact information after you submit in your application portal. They will then receive instructions from Graduate Admissions on how to submit their recommendations electronically.
Whenever possible, recommendations should be from professors in your undergraduate and graduate field of study who are familiar with your academic work.
If a significant amount of time has passed since you graduated, recommendation letters can be submitted from employers, supervisors or other professionals who can comment on your background, work experience, and motivation to succeed.
Friends, family members, or fellow students are not considered appropriate sources for a recommendation letter.

Additional Supplemental Application Requirements

Some programs may require submission of additional application items including a resume, a statement of purpose (SOP), an essay, an audition, or a portfolio. As requirements vary by major, please consult our programs of study page for information specific to your program.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,311

Application Fee

USD 60

How to Apply

Montclair State University Application or Common App

Please note: The Common App option is for Freshman applicants only.

Applications for undergraduate admissions are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your application status. (If you applied through The Common App, you must create a Montclair State account to check your status. An email will be sent to you with those log-in credentials once your application is received.)
Montclair State University considers a number of factors in reviewing admissions applications. Well-qualified candidates for admission have a 3.2 or higher cumulative high school GPA on an unweighted, 4.0 scale, a challenging course load (particularly in junior and senior years), and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required, but, if you chose to submit those scores, they will be considered in the admissions process.
Other factors considered in our holistic review process include: strong letters of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors; a well-written, thoughtful admissions essay; and a commitment to extracurricular engagement, both in school and in the community.