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Dear community,

 

I am a US citizen currently living in Japan.  I would like to start an online MSW program while I am living here, but don't know if any program exists for students living abroad. 

 

Does anyone have any information? 

 

Thank you all so much for your help!

 

 

 

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When I broached this subject with USC years ago, I was told that the answer was no because it would be diffifcult to ensure a field placement. I countered and asked if I could have a field placement on a military base and they said it may be possible.

I just went over to the website and the answer remains the same. Provisions may only be made for active duty military (providing a placement is available).

I would venture to say that other programs would have similar responses. Let's hope others chime in.

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http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Information/DistanceEducation.aspx

I looked on the CSWE's website and it looks like some schools accept international students so please forgive my erroneous information in my pervious post. I have attached the link above and some of the schools below.

I cant tell whether CSUN means international students are welcome to apply (I know that you are a citizen) or if its available to international students.

University of New England (ME)

Open to students anywhere in the US and internationally

Advanced Standing and Traditional Track

No campus visits required

Asynchronous learning with regular and accelerated options available

Individual, Family, and Group Practice (clinical-based) or Organizational and Community Practice (policy-based) tracks

More information: http://socialwork.une.edu

Catholic University of America (DC)

Online MSW program

Part-Time, 3.5 year program using asynchronous instruction with 24/7 access and support

Clinical Concentration

Open to students anywhere in the United States , as well as service members stationed around the world

Field placements in student's community

No requirement for on-campus presence

More information: http://online.cua.edu/msw/online-master-of-social-work

California State University, Northridge (CA)

Online MSW program using asynchronous instruction, 24/7 access to classes

Open to students anywhere in the United States

International students welcome dependent on field site availability and appropriate TOEFL scores

Urban Family Studies Concentration

More Information: http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/MSW

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When I broached this subject with USC years ago, I was told that the answer was no because it would be diffifcult to ensure a field placement. I countered and asked if I could have a field placement on a military base and they said it may be possible.

I just went over to the website and the answer remains the same. Provisions may only be made for active duty military (providing a placement is available).

I would venture to say that other programs would have similar responses. Let's hope others chime in.

Thanks so much for this helpful info!  

Posted

http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Information/DistanceEducation.aspx

I looked on the CSWE's website and it looks like some schools accept international students so please forgive my erroneous information in my pervious post. I have attached the link above and some of the schools below.

I cant tell whether CSUN means international students are welcome to apply (I know that you are a citizen) or if its available to international students.

University of New England (ME)

Open to students anywhere in the US and internationally

Advanced Standing and Traditional Track

No campus visits required

Asynchronous learning with regular and accelerated options available

Individual, Family, and Group Practice (clinical-based) or Organizational and Community Practice (policy-based) tracks

More information: http://socialwork.une.edu

Catholic University of America (DC)

Online MSW program

Part-Time, 3.5 year program using asynchronous instruction with 24/7 access and support

Clinical Concentration

Open to students anywhere in the United States , as well as service members stationed around the world

Field placements in student's community

No requirement for on-campus presence

More information: http://online.cua.edu/msw/online-master-of-social-work

California State University, Northridge (CA)

Online MSW program using asynchronous instruction, 24/7 access to classes

Open to students anywhere in the United States

International students welcome dependent on field site availability and appropriate TOEFL scores

Urban Family Studies Concentration

More Information: http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/programs/MSW

So helpful! Thank you.  It's hard just to know where to start sometimes, but this is great information.  Options are certainly limited, but I'm not ready to give up the possibility yet :)  Thanks again!  

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You are very welcome. I hope that you keep us posted of come back if you have any other questions or concerns

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