Overview

The Social Work M.S.W. programme at Middle Tennessee State University prepares students to become highly skilled practitioners, advocates, and scholars. This curriculum is designed to assist individuals, families, and communities at local and international levels through culturally informed practice. Students develop the analytical skills necessary to promote social justice and respect for human rights.

Why Social Work at Middle Tennessee State University?

The programme is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), ensuring that the curriculum meets rigorous national standards for quality and professional competence. Students benefit from a teaching environment that emphasises critical thinking and the development of multiple theoretical orientations. The department is housed within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, providing access to expert faculty and community-engaged research opportunities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 20940 per year
National fee: USD 20940 per year
Local fee: USD 8292 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum includes intensive fieldwork and academic coursework. Practicum education is a vital component, featuring a 400-hour foundation placement and a 500-hour concentration placement. Modules may include:

Social Work Practice
Research
Social Policies and Services
Diversity and Cultural Competence
Professional Values and Ethics
Advanced Generalist Practice
Fieldwork

Careers with Social Work

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and private practices. The Tennessee Department of Labor identifies mental health and substance abuse social work as high-demand career paths. Potential professional roles include:

Clinical Social Worker
Child and Family Social Worker
Healthcare Social Worker
School Social Worker
Geriatric Social Worker
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
Hospice and Palliative Care Social Worker

Alumni from the university have secured positions at prestigious organisations such as the ACLU of Tennessee, Catholic Charities, and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. The Career Development Center provides additional support to ensure students are marketable for the global workforce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MSW Practice
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Research
Social Welfare Policy and Services

Social Justice
Equity for Multicultural Populations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Murfreesboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete graduate application for admission

Submit $35 nonrefundable application fee (money order or check with routing numbers); American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are accepted for online applications.

Submit a copy of valid passport.

Already in the U.S., submit a copy of valid Visa and copies of pages 1-3 of your current I-20 and the front and back of your I-94 card or I-94 information print out.

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institution(s). We request transcripts be sent directly to an accredited external evaluation service. If transcripts are written in a foreign language, an official translation in English is required in addition to the official original copy.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Out-of-State

20940 USD / year

≈ 20940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8292 USD / year

≈ 8292 USD / year

Living costs

Murfreesboro

United States

1123 - 2087 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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