Master in Social Work (Master's)

The program admits students on a rolling basis. Tuition is No GRE or MAT required for admission to the M.S.W. program..

This programme is designed for individuals seeking clinical social work practice with a focus on direct service and advocacy. Students develop skills in working with diverse populations across various settings. The curriculum integrates coursework with supervised practicum experiences. It prepares graduates for professional roles in mental health, community services, and policy-related work.

Focus areas include Military families, Substance use disorders, Crisis therapy, Aging, School social work, Overseas study and international healthcare.

The programme requires a total of 60 credits, distributed across coursework, a capstone course, and a supervised practicum. Students complete a capstone project and present professional posters based on their research.

Graduates enter roles as licensed clinical social workers, mental health therapists, school social workers, and community service coordinators.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework is required. Evidence of a liberal arts background including 15 credit hours in social sciences, 9 in humanities, and 3 in science is needed.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. In-Person, Online, Full-time, Part-time, Evening classes. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Campus life at Radford University centers on finding a place within the Highlander community. RadWelcome events help students connect when they arrive, while activities around the New River provide opportunities to recharge and explore outside the classroom. Hikes, river paddles and biking trails are part of the area's recreational options. Radford has earned the Top Adventure College title from Blue Ridge Outdoors for two consecutive years.

Academic options include undergraduate and graduate programs, online programs, continuing education and an Academic Programs A-Z directory. Current academic activity includes health sciences, history, music therapy, substance abuse and addictions counseling, and other fields across the university's offerings. Students can also pursue experiential learning, with 81% of the 2024 class participating in these opportunities.

International students can consider Radford's location in southwest Virginia, where the nearby New River and surrounding trails create opportunities for outdoor activities alongside campus study. Financial support includes scholarships, grants, loans and employment assistance, with personalized guidance available. The university reports that 87% of students receive financial assistance. Its graduate placement rate is 94%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.