About the course

A master’s degree in social work with a specialization in Child Welfare will prepare you for a career working with children, youth and families across the continuum of care within the child welfare system, from entry to exit in both public and private child welfare agencies.With a multisystemic approach, this specialization focuses on the use of culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions with children and families. You will be trained to ask critical questions and consider the implications of social work’s role in systemic oppression within human service systems. You'll develop an understanding of the impact of trauma, poverty and substance use on children and families involved in child welfare and the underlying systemic issues related to disproportionality and disparities for children and families of color.The Child Welfare Pathway includes focus areas such as:Human Services Focus: Prepare to work as a child welfare caseworker, supervisor or case manager, foster care social worker, adoption specialist or as a family or child protection specialist, for example.

　　Policy and Administration Focus: Prepare to work in the office of the Guardian Ad Litem, legislature, grants administrator or child welfare researcher, for example. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Denver
Winter (January), 2024	Denver
Fall (September), 2024	Denver
Winter (January), 2025	Denver
Summer (June), 2025	Denver
Fall (September), 2025	Denver
Winter (January), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Denver

Baccalaureate Degree is Required. One transcript from all your post-secondary institutions. GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. TOEFL IBT - 95. TOEFL PBT - 587. IELTS - 7.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

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　　501st / 1250

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