About the course

A master’s degree in social work with a specialization in Children & Youth will prepare you to work across developmental stages from birth to early adulthood in settings that include mental health clinics, family services, community and government agencies, schools, youth programs, treatment centers and the juvenile legal system.

　　Using a strengths-based resilience framework, you’ll learn to apply theories and methods for youth development, assessment, prevention, early intervention and clinical treatment with children and adolescents. Coursework emphasizes equitable and culturally responsive practices that focus on individuals and communities in their environment. The Children & Youth Pathway includes focus areas such as: Clinical Treatment Focus: Prepare for a career as a school social worker, mental health clinician or intake/assessment specialist, for example. Program Development Focus: Prepare for a career as a before- and after-school program director, college promotion program manager or wilderness program leader, for example. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Denver
Winter (January), 2024	Denver
Summer (June), 2024	Denver
Fall (September), 2024	Denver
Winter (January), 2025	Denver
Summer (June), 2025	Denver
Fall (September), 2025	Denver
Winter (January), 2026	Denver
Summer (June), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Denver

Baccalaureate Degree is Required. One transcript from all your post-secondary institutions. GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. TOEFL IBT - 95. TOEFL PBT - 587. IELTS - 7.0.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomes

　　

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World ranking

　　501st / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

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