Overview

Students will work with experienced and caring faculty boasting a range of expertise in both clinical practice and theoretical research. Most are licensed clinical social workers and have extensive practice experience.

Program flexibility allows students to tailor the program to meet their educational needs. The the Social Work degree from University of West Florida enjoys strong relationships with placement agencies throughout the region, including areas that focus on child welfare, corrections, developmental disabilities, domestic violence/crisis intervention, family services, gerontology, health care, housing services, mental health, military, public assistance/public welfare, rehabilitation, schools and substance abuse.

Careers

Medical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker
Substance Abuse Counselor
Military Social Worker
Child, Family, or School Social Worker

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychopathology for Social Work

Evaluation of Social Work Practice

Advanced Year Field Instruction and Integrative Seminar

Capstone in Advanced Clinical Practice

Clinical Practice with Individuals

Clinical Practice with Families

Clinical Practice with Groups

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30 or 60

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Pensacola, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of one of the following graduate admission tests*:
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal and Quantitative score
Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
Minimum undergraduate institutional GPA of 3.0 is recommended.
Academic preparation as demonstrated by quality and relevance of undergraduate degree major.
Submission of a personal statement using the required Social Work Personal Statement Form.
Submission of three letter of recommendation forms from individuals familiar with the applicant's ability to succeed in a graduate program
Applicants residing outside of a 60-mile radius of campus must submit the contact information for three potential field placement sites.
Submission of the MSW Criminal History Form.
Submission of a professional resume.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18669 USD / year

≈ 18669 USD / year
Out-of-State

18669 USD / year

≈ 18669 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6796 USD / year

≈ 6796 USD / year

Living costs

Pensacola

United States

892 - 1478 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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