Master of Social Work
Like most other accredited schools of social work, the Master of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University
offers students the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of program concentration. The school offers
three areas of program specialization; Clinical Practice, Government Non-Profit Management and Bilingual/
bicultural (Spanish/English) Clinical Practice (PDF).
Our School is the only school in the country that offers a program concentration in bilingual/bicultural clinical
practice. This concentration focuses on developing Spanish speaking skills and cultural awareness among social
work students to effectively work with Hispanic populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.
In addition, the School offers the following academic opportunities:
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Dual Degrees Program: MSW/MBA
The MSW/MBA dual degrees program afford students the opportunity to pursue both degrees concurrently. This
program is open to any MSW student applying for admission to attend the two year MSW program and is seeking
admission to either the Main campus or the Rio Rancho campus where this program is offered. Students can complete
both MSW and MBA degrees in 7 consecutive full –time semesters. A combined total of 73 credit units are
required for completion of both degrees. |
Advanced Standing (One Year Program)
Applicants into the MSW program who have completed their BSW degree within 5 years of admission from an
accredited school of social work are eligible to apply for admission into the Advanced Standing Program. This
program is only offered at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM and students MUST attend on a full-time basis.
The program is completed in two academic semesters. |
The MSW program is offered at the following four (4) locations:
The curriculum/course offerings at all of the program locations afford students the opportunity to attend on a fulltime
or part-time basis. |
