University Of California - [UCLA], California, Los Angeles - Courses & Fees

Los Angeles, California

University Public College

This is a full-time, two-year program merging theory, leadership, and research with generalist and specialized fields of practice.
Their curriculum is comprised of coursework and two separate year-long field placement components with social work agencies which allow students to actualize what they are learning in the classroom, providing holistic, integrated experiences.
A total of 95 units of coursework in the department is required.
Students must select an area of concentration spring quarter of their first year: social and economic justice, health and mental health across the life span, or child and family well-being.
Students will complete and present an applied research project as their capstone for the program.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake Round 3	Nov 15, 2023
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (Full-Time)	Jan 15, 2024

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	$11220	$11220
Health Insurance	$3642	$3642
International differential fee	$12245	$12245
Other Fees	$1074	$1074
Total Fees	$28181	$28181

Academic Eligibility:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) in all upper-division courses.
Completion of one course in elementary statistics with a grade of B or better.
Completion of a total of four (4) courses in the Socio-Behavioral Sciences (including one (1) course with Human Development content), and a minimum of three (3) courses in the Humanities, as a prerequisite undergraduate preparation for graduate study in the field of social work. (e.g., anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, education, gerontology, political science, public health, psychology, social ecology, social welfare, sociology, women’s studies).
Submission of GRE (GRE: General is strongly recommended for those with a junior/senior GPA below 3.3) is compulsory for this program and it is recommended to submit the scores from tests taken within the last 5 years for a better chance of admission.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

87 / 120

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7.0 / 9

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326 / 340

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3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The following required documents are:

Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have (preferably from professors, Ph.D.-level statisticians, or other Ph.D.-level scientists, but other letters are accepted).
Statement of Purpose - The statement of purpose accompanying the application should why you seek an MSW at UCLA at this time and describe the following: Experiences that shaped your understanding of social welfare of a profession and what this understanding is; the abilities, experiences, and accomplishments that demonstrate your fit with UCLA's MSW program; and your specific career or educational goals.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Possible career opportunities are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
SWE Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
Young Professionals Program	Variable	Yes	N/A