MSW

Social Work (Advanced Standing)

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,028USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan

Program overview

What Alvernia University says about their program:

Pioneers in the mental health and addictions field of study, Alvernia aims to meet the rising need in social services driven by societal issues through its Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate program, developed with a specialized clinical practice in behavioral health. Topics of mental health and addiction are covered in human behavior, practice, research and policy courses. Fieldwork placements will offer students an opportunity to further their understanding of addiction and mental health through direct practice.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school completion certificate or equivalent

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • GPA 3.0
  • The entry level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program requires students to submit GRE scores for students that have been out of school for 5 or more years prior to applying to the program

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL

    75

  • Duolingo

    95

  • PTE

    60

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL

    79

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US high school
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US institution of higher education
  • SAT or ACT score

Postgraduate

  • Student comes from English speaking country
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US high school
  • At least 2 consecutive years of education in US institution of higher education

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • Two letters of recommendation are required, only if applying to the Nursing program
  • Financial Statement via the International Student Certification of Finance

Postgraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations (NACES Accredited)
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Passport identification page
  • GRE or GMAT depending on your program
  • Reference letters depending on your program
  • CV depending on your program
  • Statement of purpose depending on your program
  • Financial Statement/Affidavit
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$43,000 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    From USD$12,000 to USD$45,000 per year

Funding

Undergraduate Scholarships Alvernia University offers scholarships to each admitted international freshman and transfer student wishing to earn an undergraduate degree as a traditional day student at our main Reading campus. These merit scholarships are renewable for four years (up to eight semesters), all in the same amount.

Presidential Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$26,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Awarded to most academically talented students, outstanding academic performance and standardized test scores. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Trustees Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$25,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Qualified recipients, creatively adventurous students, with experiences, or achievements. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Veronica Founder's Scholarship

  • Amount

    US$23,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Qualified international students who exhibit leadership potential and a desire to serve as a cultural ambassador in the US. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Achievement Award

  • Amount

    US$21,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Maintain a full-time undergraduate status and meet satisfactory academic progress guidelines depending on GPA calculation.Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Heritage Award

  • Amount

    US$19,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Full-time day students pursuing a bachelor's degree who maintain satisfactory academic requirements. Be a full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate student attending mostly daytime classes. Have earned a minimum 3.0 overall cumulative GPA by the May 1 scholarship application deadline. Meet English proficiency and financial specifications.

Currently, no scholarships/aid is available for international graduate students

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