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As a national leader in social work education, RIC’s School of Social Work offers an advanced degree for social workers and those with bachelor’s degrees in related fields. Our Master of Social Work degree program helps students develop the research skills and field experience needed to become leaders in social service organizations and individual practices.
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RIC offers specialized pathways into social work for students who identify as Latinx/Hispanic and first-generation college students.
Learn how these programs bring opportunity and financial support:
We're here to help remove any barriers to you pursuing a career in social work!
Understand admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for. RIC is also the only higher education institution in New England that offers an accelerated BSW-to-MSW program, which allows social work majors to earn both degrees in as little as five years.
With an MSW degree from RIC, you are highly marketable. We are connected with over 500 agencies across Rhode Island and Southern New England.
To begin the process you will need to sign up for an account with CollegeNET. Once you have a CollegeNET account, you will be able to log in any time and see your Activity Log which shows you a personalized status page.
Students in the program benefit from the broad expertise of faculty who take the time to get to know them and invest in their success. Our faculty, and the camaraderie between students, yields a deep sense of community in the School of Social Work.
“Although this last year has been hard, the support of classmates and professors has empowered me to see that I can accomplish anything,” says Lady Franco.
Our Social Work MSW College Catalog entry provides information on all of these important aspects of the program:
To be considered for any financial aid administered through the college, prospective students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is very important that the completed form be submitted to the federal processing center by May 15. Applicants are encouraged to complete this form as soon as possible. No student can be considered for aid through the college until the college has received the results from the student’s FAFSA.
The School of Social Work actively seeks funds for tuition assistance. There are a limited number of graduate student traineeships. These traineeships are available only to full-time students and carry a full tuition waiver in return for 10 hours per week of work at the School of Social Work. The traineeships are for one year only. Recipients of traineeships in their first year must reapply for the second year. Please contact the school for information and an application. Applications are available after April 1 and are sent with letters of acceptance to all students accepted into the full-time program.
Other forms of financial aid include MSW scholarships and research and graduate assistantships. Students are also advised to contact the Office of Financial Aid about educational loans, federal work study and college-administered aid.
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The School of Social Work at Rhode Island College is a center of excellence for lifelong learning in social work and human services in Rhode Island and southeastern New England.
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