Advanced social work practice and leadership.
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Practice-based master's (30 CH total, no thesis). Catalog lists these required courses.
9 CH.
Complete one specialization track (9 CH, 3 courses): Health/Mental Health (SWK671, SWK690, SWK691) or Criminal Justice/Substance Abuse (SWK680, SWK681, SWK682).
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Graduates pursue careers in government, policy, international organisations, research and the social sector, or continue to postgraduate study.
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Award
Master of Social Work
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Social Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Social Work
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 24,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.