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Master of Social Work - Direct Community Practice

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield campus — Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 25,200
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Sacred Heart Master of Social Work program is guided by ethical principles of service, respect for human dignity, social and economic justice, and the needs of vulnerable and diverse populations. Through direct clinical & direct community practice, they will explore human behavior in the social environment, social work generalist practice, social welfare policy, social work research, human diversity and social justice. Student will enhance this knowledge with specialized skills in social work practice and assessment, treatment planning, interventions, and practice evaluation. They will be prepared for leadership roles in generalist and specialized practice. Direct Community Practice focuses on practice with micro to macro client and constituent systems, including large groups, organizations, communities, and governments, with specific focus on organizational and community theories and frameworks as well as leadership and management theories, as well as Critical Race and Ecological theory, and anti-racist practice. Jobs in this practice area include work in clinical and community settings, especially in administration, community assessment and organizing, as well as in policy advocacy, community and economic development, and politics.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 25,200
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
15 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Fairfield campus

Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

5151 Park Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is a Catholic, private, coeducational, residential four-year liberal arts institution granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees. SHU is the first lay-led Catholic university in the United States and the second-largest Catholic university in New England. Sacred Heart University was founded on a mission to bring social justice to a broken world, and since their inception, they have been – continually and increasingly – committed to the realization of that goal – both within themselves and the greater community. The Princeton Review's 2022 guideb...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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