Master's in Clinical Social Work

Academic Master's Tuition-Free Program College of Humanities and Social Sciences Department of Social Work

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

Master of Clinical Social Work

An advanced specialized graduate program empowering social workers through rigorous clinical and research training according to modern therapeutic standards to address psychosocial and healthcare challenges and advance community well-being.

Study Track Courses & Thesis

Language Arabic

Shift Evening

Target Audience Social Work Graduates

Total Tuition Tuition-Free (No Fees)

Program Overview

The Master of Clinical Social Work program equips social workers with elevated professional competence in response to modern market demands. By integrating scholarly knowledge and applied clinical expertise, it qualifies specialists to address contemporary psychosocial challenges and deliver effective therapeutic interventions.

Department of Social Work - College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Program Mission

Academic Mission

"To empower social workers to achieve professional excellence aligned with market requirements by enriching their scholarly expertise, clinical practice, and research capabilities, contributing to community service in pursuit of health and well-being."

Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 Health Sector Transformation Program

Program Objectives

Cognitive & Applied Competence

Preparing social workers through contemporary clinical theories and digital technology aligned with labor market expectations.

Social Research Ethics

Providing practitioners with advanced methodology design for clinical social inquiry and upholding ethical integrity.

Critical Research Appraisal

Cultivating critical analytical capabilities to evaluate scholarly studies and integrate findings into clinical care.

Applied Field Expertise

Refining clinical and diagnostic fieldwork capabilities according to the requirements of healthcare and rehabilitation centers.

Leadership in Specialized Care

Preparing distinguished practitioners equipped with clinical knowledge and leadership to direct specialized social care.

Admission Criteria & Requirements

Academic Degree & Major

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited department of social studies (with formal equivalency for international degrees).

Minimum GPA

A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade of (Good) from an accredited university.

General Aptitude Test

A minimum score of (65) in the Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test (PGAT).

English Proficiency

A minimum score of (4.0) on the IELTS or recognized standardized equivalents (STEP / TOEFL).

Personal Interview

Successful performance in the interview conducted by the Department of Social Work admissions committee.

Medical Fitness & Good Conduct

Proof of good conduct and medical fitness suited for professional clinical social work practice.

Accredited Curriculum

Study Plan: Master of Clinical Social Work

Review semester distributions, practicum hours, and course descriptions in PDF format.

Download Plan (PDF)

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Accredited Professional Classifications & Ranks

Practicing Social Work Specialist Senior Practicing Social Work Specialist Advanced Social Work Specialist Senior Advanced Social Work Specialist

Target Sectors & Employment Fields

Healthcare Sector (Hospitals, Medical Cities & Primary Care) Non-Profit Sector (Health & Developmental Foundations) Family, Psychosocial & Rehabilitation Counseling Clinics

Important Notice: Program launch and continuation are subject to meeting cohort enrollment quotas and academic capacity.

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