Overview

The Social Work M.S.W. at Western Carolina University is a 54 to 62-semester hour (depending on possible waivers) program that uses traditional classroom teaching and field practicum internships to develop Social Work practice competency.

The Social Work curriculum helps students advance their research skills while covering a variety of subjects such as Direct Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups; Practice in Communities and Organizations; Social Policy; Mental Health; Substance Abuse; Integrated Behavioral Health; Child Welfare; and Human Behavior in the Social Environment.

Students receive practice experience while completing 960 hours of a supervised field practicum in a variety of social work practice settings. Learning experiences leading to a specialty license or certification are also offered: the Substance Abuse Studies Certificate Program provides coursework and practice experience leading to the LCAS; the School Social Work curriculum provides coursework and practice experience necessary for certification as a School Social Worker and participation in the Child Welfare Collaborative offers coursework and practice experience leading to certification in Child Welfare.

Where You'll Go

Social workers are employed in government agencies, independent or group clinical practices, private companies and non-profit organizations.

Social workers hold positions as therapists, mental health and substance abuse counselors, child welfare practitioners, school social workers, health care social workers, community advocates, researchers, educators and administrators across diverse professional settings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the Social Work field will grow 19% by 2022.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diversity, Difference, & Social Justice

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Social Policy

Practice: Social Work Practice

Organizational and Community Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

54 SCH

Up to 62 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cullowhee, United States
Asheville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

complete and submit an online application
pay the non-refundable application fee
provide transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Submit any program specific admission materials

In addition to the Graduate School Admission Requirements, all applicants are required to submit satisfactory GRE scores (or evidence of satisfactory completion of a graduate degree from an accredited institution within the previous 5 years), three letters of recommendation (at least one academic), supplemental essays and evidence of adequate undergraduate preparation (18 semester hours with a range of studies in the liberal arts, humanities, physical sciences, diversity, and behavioral sciences).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22044 USD / year

≈ 22044 USD / year
Out-of-State

22044 USD / year

≈ 22044 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11324 USD / year

≈ 11324 USD / year

Living costs

Cullowhee

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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