Overview

About this Degree

The Master of Science in Social Work program at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is offered at the Knoxville and Nashville campuses, as well as Online. The program’s mission is to educate students for culturally relevant and ethically sound social work practice within a changing global context affecting social work practice.

Sensitivity to the personal, social, economic and political needs of vulnerable, high-risk populations is emphasized within a person and environment context. In accordance with professional social work’s ethical code and values, importance is placed on client empowerment, individual and political advocacy for greater social and economic justice and challenging the oppression of diverse and vulnerable populations.

Accreditation

Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The MSSW program offers a comprehensive and vigorous curriculum that prepares students to address pressing individual, family, community, and societal needs through use of cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
The program combines state-of the art coursework with in-depth internship experiences.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 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

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 588 other Masters in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

3 _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency or foreign equivalent.

Preparation in the social sciences (at least three-fourths of the undergraduate work should be in the social sciences, humanities, physical sciences, and other liberal arts subjects).

U.S. degree holders must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 on all undergraduate work and a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 on all previous graduate work.

Personal qualifications acceptable for entrance into the professional practice of social work.

GRE scores are not required for admission to the MSSW program

Tuition Fee

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International

32208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32208 USD per year during 24 months.
National

32208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32208 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

13720 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13720 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Knoxville

885 - 1454 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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