Overview

The Integrative Social Work - Integrative Community Studies degree at Saybrook University is a comprehensive pursuit of social change through the lens of community psychology, community development, and community leadership.

Within the Integrative Community Studies Specialization curriculum, you will learn how to examine equity, diversity, and inclusion within community settings, public health initiatives that deal with addictions, crises, and disasters, and how the interplay of psychology, sociology, public health, and organizational studies merges to face what ails communities. You will also study community-level trauma, intervention methods, facilitating community dialogues, mobilizing resources for community initiatives, all while gaining practical experience to apply to academic, community, corporate, and clinical settings.

Job Outcomes

Upon completion of the online doctoral Integrative Social Work degree with a specialization in integrative community studies, you will have an enhanced skill set and deepened perspective to augment your current practice or, with the appropriate licensure, expand into other roles, including:

University professor

Clinical social worker

Social science researcher

Medical social worker

Programme director

Public policy analyst

Government official

Environmental health scientist

Behavioral scientist

Community outreach director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Disaster, Trauma, and Crisis Intervention

Family Studies and Interventions

Integrative Social Work and Addiction Studies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript(s) of accredited degrees, with a minimum expected grade point average (GPA) requirement of 3.0 from the last degree-granting institution, though exceptions may be made

A personal statement
Professional resume or CV
All applicants will be interviewed by the Department chairperson of Integrative Social Work

Tuition Fees

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26314 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26314 USD / year

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In-State

26314 USD / year

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