About the course

The Specialization in Children & Youth Services is available to students currently enrolled in the MSW program. Social work practice with children and youth is among the largest of the professional fields of social work. Children are an especially vulnerable population, and their well-being and protection are among the highest social priorities. Social workers are the main profession responsible for providing services in child welfare and mental health systems, and have major responsibilities for the care and well-being of children in schools, medical settings, family shelters, and other family service settings.

　　It is therefore incumbent upon institutions of higher education to provide specialized training in working with children and youth. Pressing contemporary problems of maltreatment and exploitation, bullying, trauma, and the life-long obstacles presented by poverty are some of the particular vulnerabilities children and youth face growing up in a rapidly changing and highly complex world.

　　The Specialization with Children and Youth provides students with the skills and knowledge to effectively respond to the needs of vulnerable children in direct practice, advocacy, and policy-making roles. 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 Semester(s)Fees: US$25,663

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Baton Rogue
Fall (August), 2025	Baton Rogue

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Louisiana State University - Shorelight

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.

　　A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A equals 4.0) on all undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work already completed.

　　Applicants should have at least a 3.00 GPA on all undergraduate and graduate course work already completed.

　　School of Social Work admission requirements for ALL programs are the same. The following requirements must be completed prior to admission to the Full time, Part time, Advanced Standing and MSW Online programs:

　　A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

　　Demonstration of a liberal arts undergraduate preparation through completion of at least 12 credit hours in the social and behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, human geography, economics, political science, curriculum & instruction, etc.), and at least 9 hours in the humanities (literature, languages, history, women’s studies, art or music history, philosophy, cultural and comparative studies, communication studies, etc.)

　　“C” or better in an introductory statistics course in any undergraduate department, this course cannot be taken concurrently with MSW courses

　　A 3.0 cumulative grade point average on undergraduate or graduate course work for regular admission, Minimum of 2.55 cumulative or last 60 hours gpa for probationary admission in certain cases

　　Evidence that the applicant possesses the personal qualities and aptitudes essential for the social work profession

　　A genuine interest in people and emotional stability

　　Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.

　　A total of three (3) recommendation forms are required for your admission file to be complete. A letter of support is optional.

　　Current resume or vita.

　　One official copy of all transcripts from all universities attended. Transcripts may be mailed in sealed envelopes to the LSU School of Social Work

　　TOEFL minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based), IELTS minimum score of 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Louisiana State University - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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