Master of Social Work (Clinical Social Work & Bilingual Bicultural Track)
CSWE-accredited MSW program preparing clinical social workers with unique expertise in Indigenous and Hispanic community mental health, trauma recovery, and family advocacy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with min. 3.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency if applicable
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal narrative essay on social justice and service ethics
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- HRSA behavioral health stipends up to $10,000 for rural clinical practicum placements
- Application fee
- $25
- Tuition / joining costs
- $5,400/year (In-state)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official New Mexico Highlands University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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