Social Work, M.S.W. in Kansas City

Saint Louis University’s Master of Social Work program in Kansas City offers the opportunity for students to earn an M.S.W. from a highly ranked and internationally known program without the challenges associated with relocation.

This M.S.W program prepares students in the Jesuit tradition to be advanced practitioners of Social Work, acting as agents of change to promote individual and societal well-being.

Both SLU and Avila were founded on the Catholic tradition of educating students who seek a higher purpose and a greater good. Their students learn and live social work and engage in service by committing to serve humankind with compassion.  

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SLU M.S.W. Information

The baccalaureate social work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1974. The Master of Social Work program at Saint Louis University has been continuously accredited since 1930.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)1701 Duke Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314-3457Phone: 703-683-8080 

Saint Louis University’s applied behavior analysis program is currently a Verified Course Sequence (VCS). Students who graduate from the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program will have completed all requirements necessary to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) exam.

M.S.W. Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.  

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

or SWRK 5736

or Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Families and Groups

or SWRK 5736

or Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice with Families and Groups

Dalhousie School of Social Work Community Clinic

The Dalhousie School of Social Work Community Clinic is located at 5595 Fenwick St, Suite 100, Halifax. The Clinic is staffed by two Dalhousie social work coordinators, a mental health social work counselor, a housing support worker and a social work community case worker. The Clinic was conceptualized and is managed by the Social Work Field Coordinator, Cyndi Hall and faculty member, Dr. Jeff Karabanow.

The Dalhousie Social Work Community Clinic aims to support folks experiencing poverty though case management, advocacy, counseling, and system navigation.

In 2014, the Clinic launched to provide an alternative placement for students that prioritizes a social justice and an anti-oppressive framework to folks living in poverty and experience marginalization in the formal systems. 

Clients can self-refer by either calling (902-494-2753) or emailing (swcc@dal.ca) us. Clients can be referred by other practitioners as well by either calling, emailing, or by fax (902-494-2759). Their referral form is found under the links and documents section.

"Critical Clinical Social Work : Counterstorying for Social Justice", Chapter 17Download Doing Critical Clinical Work from the Ground Up: Exploring the Dalhousie School of Social

"Creating A Space For Innovative Teaching, Learning And Service Delivery"Download The Story of the Dalhousie University School of Social Work Community Clinic

We would like to thank Dalhousie University's Faculty of Health, The School of Social Work, The College of Pharmacy and the President’s Office for their continual support of their program, students and clients. They would also like to acknowledge the support of NS Department of Labour and Advanced Education as well as the Chebucto West Community Health Board, the Halifax Community Health Board, the Dalhousie Pharmacy Endowment Fund, the Hewitt Foundation, and the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. In addition, they would like to acknowledge the generosity of individual donations that supported the continuation of Community Clinic services.

Master of Applied Social Work – MAppSW

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

The Master of Applied Social Work is a selected entry qualification. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.

To enter the Master of Applied Social Work you will:

You will provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Once you are successful at gaining a place in the Master of Applied Social Work qualification, you will also need to complete further tasks. These are to meet the requirements set down by the Social Workers Registration Act 2003 for registration as a social worker in New Zealand (to ensure you are a “fit and proper person to practise social work”). You will need to:

If English, Māori or New Zealand sign language is not your first language, you will need to provide official evidence of your English language competency in the form of:

A bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university will meet English language competency requirements.

Applications for this qualification close on 31 January of the year of study (Semester One).

We require two people who can act as referees for you. A referee should be someone who has known you for one year or more in the capacity of employer, educator, work colleague or person of community standing, e.g. Kaumatua, Minister or similar. Your referee should not be a friend, flatmate, relative or someone who has not known you for at least a year. The information your referee supplies is confidential to those involved in the selection process.

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with a class of Honours, Distinction or Merit. 

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see their English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications.  If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.

For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.

In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.

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