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A Quick Look at the Mandel School

The Mandel School is one of the best places for you to study social work in the country. We offer:

• An Enduring Tradition: Founded in 1916 , the Mandel School is one of America's oldest university-affiliated schools of social work. 
• A Solid Reputation: The Mandel School is internationally-recognized, fully-accredited, and ranked among the Top Ten schools of social work in the country.
• Extraordinary People: When controlling for faculty size, MSASS' faculty ranked first for the number of articles published in social work journals.
• Convenient Facilities: Everything students need is under one roof. Our newly-constructed building contains one of the largest social work libraries in the country, as well as classrooms, lounges, study areas and student services such as financial aid and registrar.
• University Affiliation: The Mandel School is a part of the prestigious Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio

Curriculum

The Master's program at MSASS adheres to the curricular guidelines set by the Council of Social Work Education.  It excels in integrating areas of social work, including social work education, research and community action. Courses explore social work methods, social policy, socio-behavioral theory and social research. Concentrations are offered in:

In addition, MSASS offers emphases in School Social Work and International Social Work.

Through field education, students apply what they learn in class to real-life situations. First-year students work in a setting designed to introduce them to advanced social work practice. In the second year, field education opportunities match the area of concentration.

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At the Mandel School, we have worked to make master's study possible for everyone. You can choose whichever scheduling option works best for you:

• Full-Time - a two-year program. Two days of classes and three days of fieldwork each week.
• Part-Time - up to a four-year program with flexible weekday scheduling.
• Intensive - a nine-semester (three-year), weekend program for people working full-time as social workers or in a related field.
• Advanced Standing - a special twelve-month program for students already holding a BSW.
• Other - some additional options are available to students with unique professional or academic backgrounds.

Licensing

Graduates may take the AASSWB LSW or the AASSWB LISW exam.

Admission

At the Mandel School, we consider applicants with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to find students who will succeed in graduate study. With this goal in mind, our application process is designed to evaluate the total applicant, including these and other criteria:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 ^*
• Previous social work experience, whether paid or volunteer
• Appropriate personal/professional qualities, such as a strong moral character, a caring and compassionate attitude, strong analytical and communication skills and a personal commitment to serving vulnerable and underrepresented groups
• A personal interview or additional information may be requested

  * If GPA is under 2.7, a strong Miller's Analogies Test Score or Graduate Record Exam Score may strengthen application

Tuition

Tuition for the 2006-2007 academic year is $28,100 for the full-time master's program. 

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Financial Aid

• Scholarships based on academic merit
• Grants based on merit and need
• College work study (need based) earned through your field placement
• Low interest loans
• Nearly 90% of Mandel students received financial aid based on merit or need in 2006

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