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University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
Master of Social Work Online
- Denver, USA
Master
12 months
Distance Learning
DU Master of Social Work Online: A program designed for aspiring social workers who are ready to advance equity across all communities.
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UNIR
Master's Degree in Social Intervention in Knowledge Societies
- Online
Master
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
Spanish
Become a Master in Social Intervention in Knowledge Societies online in a professional specialized in the analysis and intervention of social scenarios in which cases of inequality, discrimination or social exclusion can be generated.
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Mediterranean College
MSc Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling
- Athens, Greece
- Glyfada, Greece + 1 more
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Counselling is designed to help students to work effectively as health psychologists with patients (and their significant others and caretakers) and other professionals, by acquiring the essential theoretical and empirical knowledge, as well as essential therapeutic counselling skills, emphasizing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to meet the profession’s demands. The programme covers psychological theories of health and illness, stressing the importance of health promotion, risk prevention and behaviour change. The programme also stresses the importance of empirical evidence, legislation, ethics and related contexts (e.g. social, political) and health-related policies.
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Mediterranean College
MSc Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling
- Athens, Greece
- Glyfada, Greece + 1 more
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Applied Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Counselling is designed to help students work effectively as clinical psychologists with clinical individuals and other professionals, by acquiring the essential theoretical and empirical knowledge, as well as essential therapeutic counselling skills, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to meet the profession’s demands. The programme covers theories and empirical evidence around mental health, disorders and psychopathology, neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. The programme stresses the understanding of psychological functioning, as well as ways of dealing with psychological dysfunction and disorders, in everyday functionality.
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Mediterranean College
MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Athens, Greece
- Glyfada, Greece + 1 more
MSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The MSc Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy is a programme structured in order to equip students with all the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of psychotherapy as independent counsellors – psychotherapists of the integrative approach. Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of the theoretical, social, cultural and ideological contexts in which their clients perceive, confront and manage problems. They will also consider and analyse major trends and orientations within integrative therapeutic work and develop their ability to identify and use appropriate sources of supervision within counselling practice. The programme has been designed by the University of Derby according to the criteria of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). While it meets BACP requirements it is not accredited by the Association; therefore students can apply for individual accreditation with the BACP, upon course completion.
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Seton Hall University
M.A. in School Counseling
- South Orange, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The M.A. in School Counseling program prepares school counselors to maximize the potential of all students through comprehensive developmental school counseling programs and develops skills as competent school counselors and effective consultants, collaborators, advocates, and leaders in an ever-changing global society.
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Seton Hall University
M.A. in Counseling
- South Orange, USA
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The M.A. in Counseling/Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Professional Counseling prepares students to promote optimal human development and empower clients to solve personal, interpersonal, career, and other mental health problems, using a wellness model to diagnose, counsel, and implement treatment for these clients.
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Queen's University Belfast
MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme taught through subject areas that include law, anthropology, English, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology and the creative arts. Module choice within the programme will permit you to build your own personalised portfolio of knowledge and learning within the area of conflict transformation and social justice. You will be taught by academics and practitioners whose expertise is both national and global and who offer research-led teaching in areas of conflict such as South/ Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, South America and Northern Ireland. Queens University offers the only global interdisciplinary MA programme on Conflict Transformation and Social Justice.
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Open University
MA in Social Work
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
30 months
Distance Learning
English
The MA in Social Work course will enhance your knowledge of social work theory and legislation, apply your learning to practice, and develop your critical and analytical skills as a qualified practitioner. The subject matter is interdisciplinary, derived from psychology, sociology, social policy, law and social work studies. It includes an embedded, professionally qualifying Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, which has been approved as a qualifying award for social workers in England by Social Work England (SWE) and in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
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Aarhus University
MSc in Anthropology – Visual Anthropology
- Aarhus, Denmark
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
In the MSc in Anthropology – Visual Anthropology degree program, you work with cultures and societies around the world. You work with a comparative perspective and, through the study of social and cultural conditions, you seek to acquire an understanding of human conditions and the way they change. You gain insight into how people live and interact with each other and into the society's institutions, rules, traditions and technology.
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Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service
Master of Social Work | Online
- New York, USA
- Online
Master
Full time, Part time
950 hours
Distance Learning
English
Fordham’s top-ranked Graduate School of Social Service offers a future-focused online MSW program, preparing students for integrated practice with all populations.
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University of Kent
MA Social Work
- Chatham, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
If you want to jump into a rewarding, people-focused career in social work, our MA course is the perfect next step for you to professional practice and make a real difference. When you join our Social Work MA, you jump right in from day one. Through a combination of study and placement work, you'll gain the knowledge, skills and confidence you need for your career.
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University of Kent
MA Advanced Child Protection
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MA
Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MA Advanced Child Protection and other postgraduate courses in Advanced Child Protection - delivered by the Centre for Child Protection – are a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge through a 360-degree approach to child protection, giving you the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career and make a real difference.
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ESSCA School of Management
MSc in Sustainable Management and Social Impact
- Paris, France
MSc
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
MSc in Sustainable Management and Social Impact is at the forefront of management education for tomorrow’s business environment, this is one of the first programs to focus on both sustainable management and social impact assessment to enable you to independently deploy the sustainable strategy of any organization in your future role as a business leader.
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Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
MSc in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Needs
- Belfast, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Needs programme aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills, training and education to work in caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a hospital and community setting. This interdisciplinary MSc is part of a suite of specialist programmes in childhood studies developed in conjunction with the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.
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Master Programs in Social Sciences Social Work
Social workers are responsible for a wide range of essential responsibilities within their communities, managing the mental and emotional health of the people. Graduates from a Master's of Social Work program are qualified to practice counseling, run client systems, provide leadership in a community, work within the welfare system or disseminate knowledge about mental and emotional health, among other things. Most Master in Social Work students choose to specialize in a certain area of Social Work, such as Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Child Welfare, Adoption, Poverty, Social Change, Human Rights, Community Development, Sexual Abuse or International Development. Some of these areas may have clinical and non-clinical applications.
A full-time Master's in Social Work degree takes approximately two years to complete, though some of the featured institutions listed below offer one-year accelerated or part-time study modes. Schools in Macau, Australia, the UK, Israel, Austria, Lithuania, Singapore, the USA, and Germany offer highly accredited programs, focusing on specific areas of the Social Work discipline.
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