Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition cost for the MU Online program in Social Work is $445 per credit, for a total of $55,180 for the program prior to transfer credits and financial aid being applied. Students who are Active Duty, Reservists, or National Guard have a discounted tuiti.

This programme prepares students for entry-level professional social work practice with a focus on serving individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. It emphasizes human well-being and the reduction of oppression and poverty, particularly in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Students engage in coursework and field experiences that build foundational skills for direct practice. The programme is offered both on campus and online with a standard four-year completion timeline.

Focus areas include School Social Work, Child Welfare, Public Child Welfare, Community Practice.

The programme requires 60 semester hours of coursework, including a 400-hour field internship. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all social work courses and in ENG 1010 and 1020.

Graduates enter roles as licensed generalist social workers in settings such as public child welfare agencies, schools, community organizations, and human services agencies.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major to qualify for a public child welfare field internship. Admission to the major requires completion of specific prerequisite courses.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus and online; full-time; typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Campus life at Methodist University centers on finding a personal place in the community. Students can choose from more than 80 clubs and organizations, honor societies, and recreational sports. The university also supports student-athletes through 20 NCAA sports and has more than 80 national championships. Fayetteville, in southeastern North Carolina, combines the feel of an American hometown with cultural and entertainment options associated with larger cities. The area is also home to Fort Bragg.

Methodist offers associate and bachelor’s degrees through campus-based undergraduate programs, alongside graduate programs and online degrees and certificates. Its academic support includes the Writing & Tutoring Center, which provides peer and professional services across academic disciplines. Every student receives an Academic and Career Advisor who remains a point of contact throughout enrollment for course planning, degree progress, and career questions. Career staff also help students prepare for internships, employment, and long-term career strategies.

International students applying from outside the United States have a specific admissions route for on-campus programs. Methodist also provides services for active-duty military members, veterans, and their families, including academic and career advising. The university’s campus includes Davis Memorial Library, where One Stop provides centralized academic services and resources. New academic developments include the official opening of a School of Medicine, adding to a campus with undergraduate, graduate, online, and professional study options.