Overview

By recognizing overlapping course content and integrating specialized coursework, the program provides a streamlined path for those interested in the intersection of student affairs and social work.

Key Facts

The Social Work and Student Affairs and Higher Education program from University of Tennessee Knoxville prepares graduates with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in both fields, enabling them to support students’ mental health, academic success, and overall well-being.

With the rise of case management in student services, this program equips professionals to work in areas such as counseling services, residence life, student wellness, and the Dean of Students’ office. Students benefit from hands-on experience through field placements, practicums, and internships, developing a unique skill set that combines social work principles with higher education administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Higher Education in Transition

Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education: Theory and Practice

Student Development Theory and Practice in Higher Education

Assessment in Student Affairs

Conflict Management

Internship in College Student Personnel

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.

Language

English

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Credits

87 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study.

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General requirements

Students must apply and be admitted to both the MSSW program and the MS program. These are separate applications and each requires an application fee to the Graduate School.
Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study.
Applicants with non-U.S. degrees must have earned a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or other equivalent to a ‘B’ average.
Applicants may be required to submit standardized test scores, depending upon their program requirements.
Applicants may be required to submit English language certification test scores.

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

32208 USD / year

≈ 32208 USD / year
Out-of-State

32208 USD / year

≈ 32208 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13720 USD / year

≈ 13720 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

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

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