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Overview
The University of Alabama / School of Social Work is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 190 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT (if GPA less than 3.0) Professional internship |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
450
Applied
249
Accepted
186
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT (if GPA less than 3.0) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.5 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 79 | |
| IELTS: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
410
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.2% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 27.07% |
| White or Caucasian | 64% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.24% |
| Two or more races | 1.95% |
| Unknown | 0.49% |
Gender
Male (14%)
Female (85%)
Faculty
45
Total faculty
Full-time - 27
Part-time - 18
Male (9)
Female (36)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Children and adolescents at risk, trauma, gerontology, child welfare policy, health |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 863,942 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 870314
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0314
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0314
United States
Contact
Dr. Vikki L. Vandiver
Professor and Dean
Email: vlvandiver@sw.ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-3924
Fax: 205-348-9419
Professor and Dean
Email: vlvandiver@sw.ua.edu
Phone: 205-348-3924
Fax: 205-348-9419
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