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Social Work Degrees in North Dakota – ND
By Laura Wrede, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 30 2010
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In order to practice as a licensed social worker in North Dakota, you will need to enroll in a qualified master’s program that meets the approval of the North Dakota State Board of Social Work Examiners. The required degree is a Master’s of Social Work.
The Master of Social Work program offers curriculum that prepares you for professional practice in a variety of social work settings. When you complete the master’s program, you will have earned the Advanced Generalist Master of Social Works degree (MSW). This degree is available both on university campuses and part-time distance or online programs. The admission requirements for the masters program include:
- Earning a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75
- A course in human biology
- A statistics course with a “C” or higher
The masters program will build on the coursework you studied while earning your BSW. The requirements for the master’s degree include 36 credit hours of courses approved by the social work faculty of the school you attend. You will need to earn at least a 3.00 grade point average on all courses. The number of electives you need is dependent on whether you choose an independent study or thesis option.
Social Worker Schools in North dakota
- Bismarck
- Human Services Associates Degree
