Course: Online Masters of Social Work Degrees

Online MSW Degrees

 

MSW programs were developed in an effort to help students gain knowledge of the social environment and the people within it. There are many fields that focus on individuals directly or the improvement of society, but this is the only field that blends both entities. The advancement of individuals and the environment rely heavily on the utilization of public services, advocacy, and support. This is exactly what MSW programs help to promote within their students. 

The Proliferation of the Online MSW

In response to the high popularity of these degree programs, universities across the country are offering MSW programs online, in addition to the traditional on-campus format. Colleges are also offering unique MSW programs that help more students enter an accredited program, including: MSW programs with no GRE requirements, Online programs are becoming a powerhouse for students seeking this degree program, due to the flexible nature of instruction and time-frames. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE, cswe.org) currently accredits 69 online MSW programs in the U.S., and is continuing to accept applications from accreditation from universities seeking accreditation.

Please click the link below for complete information on online MSW programs:

https://www.onlinemswdegrees.org/

CFA: REEES MA, University of Oregon

Deadline: February 1, 2023

The Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies Program at the University of Oregon (REEES) invites applications for its two-year M.A. degree. REEES is the home of undergraduate and graduate programs in all fields connected to Russia, Eastern Europe, and former Soviet Eurasia at the University of Oregon.

REEES is one of the oldest programs devoted to the study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia in the United States. Established in 1968, it was a founding institutional member of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies, now the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies. REEES today reflects a long history of interdisciplinary scholarly interaction. Our roster of participating faculty members and numerous associated, emeritus, and courtesy faculty comprises innovative and committed teachers, with distinguished and in many cases internationally-recognized records of scholarly publication. The Master’s program in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies is inherently interdisciplinary, combining area studies with a concentration in a discipline. You may take courses that deal with Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia in a host of departments across the UO (Anthropology, Art History, Business, Comparative Literature, Geography, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Music, History, Political Science, Religious Studies, and Sociology) and count them toward your REEES M.A, provided that one-third of your work for the course deals with the region. However, you are expected to pursue a concentration in one of three broad fields: Russian Literature, Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian History, or Contemporary Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Graduate students working in the social sciences or professional fields such as Journalism or Business typically opt to pursue the third option.

Application deadline is Feb 1. For further information please go to our website, http://reees.uoregon.edu/.

CFA: MA Program in Russian, E European, & Eurasian Studies, UT Austin

Deadline: January 5, 2023

The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at The University of Texas at Austin is a two-year multidisciplinary program that offers advanced training for those qualified students who seek an integrated knowledge of the language, history, society and culture of the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. This graduate degree offers the opportunity to create an individually tailored program. Upon graduation, students will have an extensive understanding of the country or countries of specialization, including a working knowledge of one of the region’s languages. The program primarily serves students preparing for professional careers and those seeking an M.A. before pursuing a professional career trajectory or Ph.D. in a particular discipline.

Dual-Degree M.A. Programs with CREEES

In addition to the standard M.A. program, we currently offer five dual-degree programs, in which students can work towards M.A.s in two disciplines at The University of Texas. These programs are structured in such a way that students can earn both masters degrees simultaneously in approximately three years; students must fulfill all requirements for both degrees.

Students have found that this multidisciplinary approach allows them to respond to an increased need in both the public and private sectors for specialists with a thorough understanding of the culture, economics, geography, history and politics of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. Students must apply to both programs in order to be considered for the dual-degree program. *Please note that the admission deadlines for other programs may be earlier than the deadline for the CREEES program.

CREEES Dual-Degree Programs Available Include:

• Master of Public Affairs/Master of Arts in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
• Master of Global Policy Studies/Master of Arts in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies 
• Master of Arts in Media Studies/Master of Arts in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
• J.D. Law/Master of Arts in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
• Master of Business Administration/Master of Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Visit our Admissions Page: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/slavic/graduate-program/admissions.html

CFA: MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, The Ohio State University

Deadline: December 31, 2022

The Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (CSEEES) at The Ohio State University is currently accepting applications to our interdisciplinary Master’s programs. CSEEES offers several curricular options at the graduate level for students seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the East European and Eurasian regions. These programs allow students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study by taking courses from academic departments across campus, to develop a regional or country specialization, and to enhance their language skills. CSEEES is a Title VI-funded National Resource Center and administers Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowships.

The MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies is a terminal degree offered by CSEEES that accepts applications on a yearly basis from prospective students. The deadline for applications for Autumn 2023 is December 31, 2022.

Students in the MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies program are also able to pursue dual degrees with other graduate and professional programs at Ohio State, while CSEEES also allows students in other graduate and professional programs to pursue a concurrent degree in Slavic, East European and Eurasian studies. Of particular note, CSEEES has a three-year dual degree program in Slavic, East European and Eurasian studies and Public Affairs in partnership with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and a three-year dual degree in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies and Bioethics in partnership with the Ohio State University College of Medicine.   

The Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in East European and Eurasian Studies is a curricular option for current graduate students at Ohio State who wish to certify their knowledge of Eastern Europe and Eurasia in addition to their primary degree.

For more information, please visit the CSEEES website (slaviccenter.osu.edu) or contact Assistant Director Emma Pratt at pratt.124@osu.edu.

CFA: Georgetown MA in Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies

Multiple deadlines: December 1, January 15, April 1

Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service is now accepting applications for the M.A. in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies in Fall 2023.

The Master's Degree Program at Georgetown's Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies (CERES) brings together scholars, practitioners and students working on contemporary and historical issues affecting Eurasia and beyond. Through multidisciplinary coursework on the politics, history, language(s) and culture of the post-Soviet space, the CERES MA educates professionals prepared to engage with global challenges and supports innovative research on current issues facing Europe and Eurasia.

To learn more about the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, please visit the CERES website at:
https://ceres.georgetown.edu/.

Program Deadlines:
December 1 (no application fee)
January 15 (with consideration for scholarship and fellowship funding)
April 1(with no consideration for funding)

Interested in Learning More?

CERES is hosting three upcoming information sessions over Zoom:

·       Tuesday, December 6 at 5:00pm ET

·       Thursday, December 8 at 12:00pm ET

·       Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00pm ET

If interested in attending an information session, please reach out to Lisa Gordinier, Director of Academic Programs, CERES, for a Zoom link at lag33@georgetown.edu. Individuals interested in the program who are not able to attend an information session are welcome to reach out to Lisa Gordinier for program and application information.

CFA: Slavic MA and PhD programs, University of Toronto

Deadlines: December 16, 2022 (online application), January 13, 2023 (supporting documentation)

The Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto is accepting applications to our MA/PhD programs for Fall 2023. Both programs are fully funded (covering tuition and fees and providing a living stipend). We will be having a Zoom open house next Monday, December 5, 2022 at 4pm EST for interested applicants to introduce our programs and answer any questions. Register here if you’re interested: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeGrqjwpHtThnj7_DAOLE77375Sa5THp.

Deadlines: Dec. 16, 2022 to complete online application form and Jan. 13 2023, to submit supporting documents and references.

We are a full service Slavic Department. Our programs cover a broad range of cultures and disciplines encompassing Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and South Slavic languages and cultures. Our research strengths include Russian literature and culture of the eighteenth century, the Golden Age (including Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, and Tolstoy), the twentieth century (modernism and avant-garde, samizdat and socialist realism, émigré literature, film, and post-Soviet culture); Polish literature, theatre, and culture in the twentieth century; Ukrainian romanticism, realism, modernism, and contemporary culture; South Slavic literatures and culture (Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian); film studies, visual arts, theories of drama and performance; and Russian language pedagogy. For more details on the specialties of our faculty,  see http://sites.utoronto.ca/slavic/people/faculty/faculty_index.shtml.

   

Our research breadth allows students to combine different literatures and cultures in their studies. In addition, they may pursue collaborative programs with Jewish Studies and Transnational and Diaspora Studies and work with associated faculty at the Comparative Literature and History Departments as well as the Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies. The Jackman Humanities Institute provides another venue for collaboration across cultures and disciplines. The University of Toronto’s library system, ranked third in North America after Harvard and Yale, excels in the field of Slavic and Eastern European studies, providing bibliographic assistance and access to a vast range of print and digital resources.

Please follow this link for further details about the application process: http://sites.utoronto.ca/slavic/graduate/grad_admission.html, or contact Associate Chair, Graduate, Prof. Kate Holland at kate.holland@utoronto.ca.

CFA: Undergrad and Masters Research Symposia, NYU Jordan Center

Deadline: January 15, 2023

Announcing: NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia Masters and Undergraduate Research Symposia

We are excited to announce the launch of our new annual master’s research symposium and undergraduate research symposium! This Spring, we will host 20 undergraduates and 20 master’s students at two separate symposia for a day of presentation, discussion, networking, and exploration!

We invite presentation proposals from undergraduates and master’s students enrolled at universities in the Northeastern USA (including Washington DC) who are pursuing or have pursued research projects, internships, or other opportunities related to Russia, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia. Both symposia will feature two different types of panels:

1. Traditional research panels featuring 10-12 minute talks on executed research projects
2. Casual, discussion-based panels featuring 4-5 minute talks on experiences - internships, study abroad, volunteer opportunities, and more - related to the region

Each accepted participant presenting a research project will be placed onto a panel organized by format and theme, will receive feedback from a discussant, and will be given time to discuss questions with the audience. Accepted participants presenting on experiences in the field will be placed on a single panel, and will get the chance to discuss with both a moderator and the audience. All participants are highly encouraged to create well-polished presentations, including slides.

Each separate symposium will run for one day in the Jordan Center. Symposia will feature keynote speakers, and will each conclude with a networking dinner off-campus. All accepted participants will have their travel costs covered by the Jordan Center, as well as one night in a hotel close to campus.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials/information HERE:

1. CV/Resume
2. Presentation title
3. Preferred format (Type 1 - research presentation vs. Type 2 - experience presentation)
4. Brief abstract
1. For research presentations: please include a description of your topic, your main argument, and your main sources
2. For experience presentations: please include a description of your topic/experience
5. One reference
1. For research presentations: from a research advisor or professor
2. For experience presentations: from a supervisor or other individual who provided some supervision on the specific experience

The undergraduate symposium will take place on March 3, and the masters symposium will take place on March 4. Applications for both symposia are due by no later than January 15, 2023. Decisions will be announced in the first week of February.

Please feel free to contact jordan.russia.center@nyu.edu with any questions!