Why Edinboro University?
Edinboro University, a small public university in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, recruits applicants for its Master of Social Work online program. Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in any subject with a minimum of 21 semester hours of credit (or equivalent) distributed within a liberal arts curriculum in humanities, mathematics, physical and biological sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and fine arts.
GRE scores are required if the applicant’s GPA is below the recommended minimum of 3.0.
Program Snapshot
| University Name | Edinboro University |
| Location | Edinboro |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Niche.com Grade | C+ |
| Name of Degree | Master of Social Work |
| School or Department Administering Program | Department of Social Work |
| Credits | 60 |
| Cost per credit | $568.00 |
| Tuition for Entire Program | $34,080 |
| Test Requirements | GRE Required if GPA is below 3.0 |
| Minimum GPA | 3.00 |
| Prerequisite Courses and Skills | A minimum of 21 semester hours of credit (or equivalent) distributed within a liberal arts curriculum in humanities, mathematics, physical and biological sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and fine arts |
| Campus Visit Required? | No Visit Required |
| Typical Time to Complete | 2 years |
| When Can Students Start the Program? | Fall, Spring |
| Program Concentrations | none |
| Synchronous Classes | No |
| Required Courses |
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| Does the Program Include a Capstone? | No |
| Does the Program Include a Practicum or Internship? | Yes |
| Other Features that Make the Program Unique | small college; students in program from many different states; good student feedback |
| Program Objectives (quoted directly from the program) | Engage in practices that recognize the intersectionality of policy practice, diversity, trauma history, family dynamics, and human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice; Demonstrate professional, trauma-informed, family centered, self-reflective, and ethical behavior across all areas of practice; Apply and contribute to trauma-informed, family centered, evidence-based research to advance social work practice, policy, and service delivery; Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate clients and constituencies informed by trauma-informed principles and a family centered approach; Work with varied and diverse constituencies to: • Enhance social functioning, • Develop resources, • Address the needs of trauma survivors, • Formulate and implement policies, services and programs, • Enhance social interactions of individuals, families, groups and communities, • Further practice knowledge and skills through utilization of research, and • Provide leadership toward these ends; |
| Program Description | This small college offers a comprehensive and flexible online Master of Social Work program aimed at the aspiring generalist practitioner. A capstone is not required but all students must complete a practicum. 60 prepares students to concentrations are offered. A capstone |
What will I Learn?
Graduates of this program are prepared to work with varied and diverse constituencies to: enhance social functioning, develop resources, address the needs of trauma survivors, formulate and implement policies, services and programs, enhance social interactions of individuals, families, groups and communities, further practice knowledge and skills through utilization of research, and provide leadership toward these ends. Graduates are equipped to engage in practices that recognize the intersectionality of policy practice, diversity, trauma history, family dynamics, and human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. In their practice as social workers, graduates demonstrate professional, trauma-informed, family centered, self-reflective, and ethical behavior across all areas of practice. They also apply and contribute to trauma-informed, family centered, evidence-based research to advance social work practice, policy, and service delivery. As research-informed practitioners, graduates engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate clients and constituencies informed by trauma-informed principles and a family centered approach.
Required courses provide a balance between theory and practice. Students begin their training with two required courses in Human Behavior in. the Social Environment and a course in Human Diversity. Required practicum work is accompanied by four required Field Education Internship courses. Professional counseling skills are taught in Psychopathology, Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment, Trauma Theory and Treatment, and Addictions Assessment and Treatment. Key leadership approaches are covered in Social Work Policy, Social Policy & Social Policy Practice, and Social Work Research I and II. Students learn management skills in Trauma-Informed Policy and Social Work Administration. Students learn key professional skills in Social Work Practice I and II and Social Work Practice with Families I and II.
How much will the program cost?
Students finish their degree within 2 years and pay $568.00 per credit for a total of 60 credits, or $34,080 in total.
How does the program fit into my life?
All classes are asynchronous, meaning that students complete coursework on their own schedule each week, including viewing pre-recorded lectures. No campus visit is required. Most students complete the program within 2 years.
Summary
This online social work master’s program offers good value for a smaller program with opportunities to build connections with peers and instructors. The cost is mid-range when compared to similar programs. The curriculum is comprehensive and aimed at producing social workers who are generalist practitioners with a range of clinical skills and approaches. Edinboro University receives good student feedback who praise its small size and flexible program.