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Social Work Master's Degrees

Because many social work jobs require at least a master's degree, and in some cases a doctorate, those interested in pursuing a job in the rewarding field of social work might want to begin considering entering a social work degrees master program from an accredited university. Social work typically involves helping people who can't help themselves. This includes children, people with substance abuse, homeless people, the mentally ill and those with other problems. The social worker is often the person who links the person in need with the services and help that that person needs to survive.

The course work for a social work degrees master program includes a broad array of focuses that will help the social worker help the people that really need it. They include: social justice, policy analysis, human behavior, psychology and other subjects. Communication skills are some of the most important tools a social worker can have because he or she is tasked to communicate with people who by definition have difficulty speaking and acting for themselves.

Someone with a social work degrees master can expect to between about $26,000 and $70,000 a year. But regardless of income, you will gain a lot of satisfaction for knowing that you help people every day. Some people make it a habit to dig deep and be charitable once or twice a year, but social workers might take a break for charitable acts once or twice a year.



Social Work Schools

      
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  • USC School of Social Work

    The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

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    • Master of Social Work

    Location: Online

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  • Rutgers University

    Your Future, Your Way

    Pursue what's next without putting your career and personal life on hold. In a master's degree program from Rutgers Online, you'll enjoy all the advantages of an on-campus education – same small classes, same one-on-one attention, same world-renowned professors – plus the convenience and flexibility of learning from anywhere, anytime.

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    • Master of Social Work
    Location:
    New Brunswick: 100 George Street, New Brunswick NJ 08901
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  • Capella University

    Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

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    • MS - Multidisciplinary Human Services
    • MS - Counseling Psychology
    Location:
    Minneapolis: Capella Tower, Minneapolis MN 55402
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  • Argosy University

    Welcome to Argosy University

    Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

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    • Human Services (MS) (online)

    Location: Online

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  • Post University

    Experience an education that helps you realize your potential in a way that fits you best. Request more information about Post University today.
     

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    • M.S. in Human Services - Program Administration
    • M.S. in Human Services
    • M.S. in Human Services - Clinical Counseling
    Location:
    Waterbury: 800 Country Club Rd., Waterbury CT 06723
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  • Walden University

    Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

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    • M.S. in Human Services - Human Services Administration
    • M.S. in Human Services - Social Policy Analysis and Planning
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    Location: Online

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  • University of the Rockies

    Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate degree from the University’s School of Professional Psychology or School of Organizational Leadership.

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    • MA in Human Services, Mental Health Administration Specialization
    • MA in Human Services, Not-for-Profit Management Specialization
    • MA in Psychology, Career Management and Counseling Specialization

    Location: Online

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  • Liberty University

    We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

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    • MA in Professional Counseling - 60 Hour
    • MA in Professional Counseling(48 hr)
    • MAR - Pastoral Counseling
    Location:
    Lynchburg: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg VA 24502
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  • California Baptist University

    Work toward your degree online with California Baptist University.

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    • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

    Location: Online

    California Baptist University
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  • New England College - Online

    Work toward your graduate degree with New England College Online.

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    • Master of Arts in Public Policy

    Location: Online

    New England College - Online
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