Master of Social Work
UAEU United Arab Emirates University
Key Information
Campus location
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AED 1,600 / per credit *
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Introduction
Overview
Master of Social Work (MSW) programs prepare graduates for advanced professional practice in an area of concentration. The MSW program will prepare UAEU graduates to enter the job force as specialized practitioners, accepting leadership roles within the areas of health/mental health, criminal justice, applied research, policy analysis, community education, schools and in the planning and provision of social services in other areas. The Master of Social Work consists of 30 credit hours of specialized coursework and practicum for students with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW). The MSW program also welcomes students with a bachelor's degree in disciplines other than social work. However, for these students, the program of study will consist of foundation courses (30 credit hours) in year 1 and specialization courses (30 credit hours) in year 2 for a total of 60 credits hours.
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Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours: minimum of 30 hours
Social Work
Required Courses (21 credit hours) | Credits |
SWK640 Models and Methods of Social Work Practice | 3 |
SWK642 Leadership & Supervision | 3 |
SWK645 Intermediate Social Work Research | 3 |
SWK695 Field Practicum II | 9 |
SWK699 Directed Readings | 3 |
Elective Courses - 9 credit hours (3 courses) from a specialization track (9 hours) | |
Health/Mental Health (9 hours) | |
SWK671 Social Work Practice with At-Risk Students | 3 |
SWK690 Social Work & Traditional Help-Seeking Behavior | 3 |
SWK691 Social Work in Behavioral Health Settings | 3 |
Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse (9 hours) | |
SWK680 Social Work in Criminal Justice Settings | 3 |
SWK681 Social Work & Addictions | 3 |
SWK682 Techniques in Rehabilitation Counseling | 3 |
Bridge Program
For Students without the BSW degree (30 hours) | Credits |
SWK500 Social Welfare Policy and Services: A worldview | 3 |
SWK510 Human Behavior and Social Environments I | 3 |
SWK511 Human Behavior and Social Environments II | 3 |
SWK520 Research Methods for Social Work Practice | 3 |
SWK534 Integrative Seminar | 1 |
SWK540 Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
SWK541 Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 |
SWK542 Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations | 3 |
SWK590 Field Education I | 8 |
Merit Fellowship Award
To receive the Merit Award, students are expected to have high academic credentials and maintain their academic success at the UAEU. The Merit Fellowship Award offers financial assistance in the form of a partial tuition waiver to qualified students. Students in STEM and strategic areas of the country (renewable energy, transportation, health, water resources, technology, space) will have priority.
Student Eligibility:
- Have Excellent Academic Standing (GPA ≥ 3.6/4.0).
- Maintain a GPA ≥3.6/4.0 during study at UAEU.
- Have no other financial sponsorship or award.
Benefits:
- 50% discount on tuition fees.
Duration:
- Valid until graduation as long as the student is abiding with the Student Eligibility conditions.
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Program Outcome
- Practice in accordance with social work values and ethics that acknowledge the history and laws of UAE society.
- Practice in a culturally competent manner that promotes quality of life and well-being, human rights and social and economic justice, with diverse Arab, Muslim and expatriate populations of the UAE and GCC.
- Use, produce and apply research knowledge to enhance their skills for practice with the diverse Arab/Muslim families, children, individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies of the UAE and GCC.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Use communication/facilitation skills ethically in building empowering relationships with the diverse populations in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
- Employ skills for influencing policy formulation and change in communities that advance social and economic justice.
- Apply knowledge and leadership skills in managing projects, and working with community groups and/or organizations to address populations at risk and engage in community resource development
- Demonstrate skills in quantitative/qualitative research design, data analysis, program evaluation, practice evaluation, community needs assessments, and knowledge dissemination.
- Apply the knowledge, values, ethical principles, and skills of a generalist social work perspective to practice with diverse social systems in the UAE, the Arab Gulf and internationally.
- Analyze social policies at a local, regional, national, and international level.
- Evaluate existing research studies and one’s own practice interventions.
- Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems and seek necessary organizational change.