Master of Social Work (MSW) - Rural Community Mental Health & Indigenous Advocacy

Academic Overview & Description

CSWE-accredited master of social work degree delivered fully online or hybrid, training clinical practitioners to deliver culturally competent mental healthcare in rural Southwestern and Native American tribal communities.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) HRSA Stipends up to $10,000

Tuition Rate

$11,200/year (out-of-state) / $5,800/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$40

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

2.75+ undergraduate GPA (or 3.0+ in last 60 credit hours)

English Language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Personal narrative statement, resume, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western New Mexico University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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