Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, Savannah State University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program is an administrative track that prepares students to become architects for social change. Over the course of their degree, students learn public policy and study crisis intervention in a rich educational tradition that is rooted in social justice and social change.

To accommodate a wide range of talented students and working professionals seeking an MSW degree, SSU offers two distinct degree paths: a clinical social work concentration and a social administration concentration.

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According to the New Georgia Licensure rule {135-12-.02(2)}, individual seeking licensure or renewal must complete a "graduate level course, such as psychopathology, DSM or other course with similar content, by a regionally accredited university or an organized training program recognized and/or approved by the Board in mental disorders and diagnosing mental disorders consisting of a minimum of three semester hours or five quarter hours (forty-five clock hours) may satisfy this requirement."... [-]

At SCAD, you'll learn how to communicate effectively as you explore every avenue of the writing profession through a comprehensive and contemporary curriculum. Our classes are designed to prepare you for success as a thriving writer in any genre and any professional sphere. Students often finish their degrees with publication credits to their names. With an extraordinarily high employment rate in the industry, the SCAD writing program sends students into the dynamic world of publishing fully prepared to flourish.

Available at: - Atlanta - Savannah - eLearning

Join the leagues of SCAD visual effects alumni, who have shared Academy Awards for their work 
on such phenomenal films as “Gravity,” “Life of Pi,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “The Great Gatsby.” At SCAD, we set you up for success with access to high-end, professional digital tools and top-of-the-line studios and equipment. Our faculty include an impressive roster of professionals who have worked for the giants of the industry, and who are the visual effects masterminds behind the most iconic animated films of our era. Now it’s your turn to follow suit.

Available at: - Savannah

Not only are we the only art and design university in the U.S. to offer a Master of Urban Design degree, we do it all in the midst of one of the most celebrated city plans in the world. Beyond your home base in Savannah, you may also study for a quarter or more at our locations in Atlanta, Lacoste and Hong Kong, where you can observe first-hand how cities grow and function in different contexts and on different continents. We give you all of the tools you'll need to thrive as an urban designer, making cityscapes more beautiful, more functional and more vibrant.

Available at: - Savannah

Pursue your career as a themed entertainment designer at the first and only university to offer an M.F.A. degree in this multibillion-dollar international business. We leverage a creative culture to give you access to related programs and work with professional partners on innovative concepts. Our faculty members have designed experiences for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Universal Parks and Resorts and Walt Disney Imagineering — now it’s your turn to lead the professional sphere as a creative thinker, storyteller, designer, and producer.

Available at: - Savannah

Pursue your passion for sound design at the first and only university to confer B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A. degrees in the field. You will be immersed in a curriculum that models the workflow of professional media production, taking your work to the next level even before you graduate. At SCAD, you'll also benefit from collaboration with peers in other film and digital media departments, working together to develop films, animation, and video games.

Available at: - Savannah

Service designers are changing the world, bringing innovation and a human-centered approach to health care, transportation, education, and retail. SCAD was the first university in the U.S. to offer both B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in this burgeoning field, and you can join the legacy of innovation that thrives here. First, take advantage of small classes with faculty who are also practicing professionals, opportunities to work with leading organizations and collaboration with creative peers — then create the design solutions of tomorrow.

Available at: - Savannah

For SCAD sculpture students, inspiration is never far. Master your craft in one of the finest studios in American higher education, designed by architect Renzo Piano and located adjacent to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. You can partner with leading brands and big names, creating memorable work in the public sphere, like the recent large-scale artwork SCAD students created for the Hyatt Atlanta Midtown. That work and more have been featured in prestigious media outlets including CNN and Wired — and now they're waiting to see what you'll do next.

Available at: - Atlanta

At SCAD, our production design program is bursting at the seams with opportunity. Through a department committed to a comprehensive approach, our students have opportunities many production designers only dream of, regularly contributing to projects with big names and industry powerhouses. Our production design alumni are employed around the world at 20th Century Fox, Discovery Communications, Food Network, HBO, HGTV, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, New American Shakespeare Tavern, Nickelodeon and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Follow their lead.

Available at: - Savannah

At SCAD, you can get your hands dirty and play at the intersection of fine art and design technology. Printmaking is a 21st-century discipline that merges historical and contemporary theories, so we give you exclusive access to all of the tools you need to master every application of the art. From photogravure, to photolithography, to photopolymer, you can do it all in advanced printmaking studios designed expressly for you. Learn from outstanding faculty, distinguished guest artisans and real-world experience with future employers ... then take the industry by storm.

Available at: - Atlanta

At the heart of photography is a personal vision and distinct point of view. It is a way of seeing, a perspective. SCAD teaches talented students to look within and develop their own insights before embarking on an exciting career as a professional photographer. Here, you'll gain a broad understanding of traditional techniques while developing your own personal style. You'll also have the chance to bolster your photography skills by exploring related creative fields like graphic design or advertising. The takeaway? A deeper awareness of composition that helps professional photographers get noticed.

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Whether your dream is to perform on stage or in film, as the voice of a beloved animated character or the face of an unforgettable advertisement, you can reach a global audience at SCAD. Our students receive focused instruction and countless opportunities to step into the limelight. You'll rub elbows with the greatest actors of our era at the Savannah Film Festival, and study under professors who are themselves award-winning performers, screenwriters, and directors — all because, at SCAD, your passion takes center stage.

Available at: - Savannah

At SCAD, you can turn your passion for painting into a rewarding career in fine art and new media. Our students and alumni have exhibited at world-renowned museums — from the Guggenheim to the Museum of Modern Art to the Smithsonian — and share their work at the world's most prestigious art fairs, including the Hong Kong International Art Fair and Art Basel Miami Beach. Throughout your time at SCAD, you'll be supported by outstanding faculty, inspiring facilities and annual events that put SCAD at the heart of the fine art world - right where you belong.

Available at: - Atlanta - Savannah

Find a global audience for your motion media designs at SCAD. Recently, our students created the opening visual for the Super Bowl — the most-viewed television broadcast in U.S. history. More experiences just like these await you here, as do countless opportunities to interact with visiting experts, study under a staff of motion media masterminds and be recruited by the world's biggest brands. You’ll land your dream job with the power of the world's first specialized degree program in motion media design behind you.

Available at: - Savannah - eLearning

SCAD offers the world’s first M.A. and M.F.A. degree programs in luxury and fashion management. This specialized field will prepare you for a challenging career in a fast-paced, constantly evolving industry. Our program covers trendspotting, media strategy, PR management, organizational structures, supply chain management, communication and fashion events, ensuring that our graduates are ready to hit the ground running.

Available at: - Atlanta - Hong Kong - Savannah - eLearning

London-based The Business of Fashion has ranked the SCAD graduate fashion programs as No. 1 overall in the United States.... [-]