Master in Social Work (Master's)

Tuition is The program is designed to be affordable with flexible options for working adults..

The Master of Social Work program prepares students for advanced practice in social work across individual, family, group, organizational, and community levels. Graduates are qualified to work in diverse settings with culturally competent approaches. The program emphasizes practical experience through field placements during evenings and weekends. It is designed for working adults with flexible scheduling options.

Focus areas include Cultural Competence, Advanced Generalist.

The program requires 60 credits distributed across coursework, field placements, and practicum experiences. Students complete 400 hours in the first year and 500 hours in the second year, with placements occurring during evenings and weekends.

Graduates enter roles as licensed social workers in clinical, community, and organizational settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. The program does not require GRE scores. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, hybrid format with evening and weekend classes; available as Advanced Standing (1 year) or traditional (2 years); full-time and part-time options. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

Johnson C. Smith University has grown into Charlotte’s only HBCU, with a mission centered on educating, inspiring and transforming lives. Its work connects classroom learning with career preparation, community engagement and leadership. The university’s Golden Bull identity reflects a student community encouraged to make an impact among peers and in their communities.

Academic choices include business and public leadership, biology, chemistry, communication arts, computer engineering, computer science information systems, criminal justice, cultural studies, information systems engineering, interdisciplinary studies, mathematics, music, psychology, political science, public health, social work and sports management. Several programs connect study with practical application. Biology includes hands-on preparation for medical or scientific careers. Computer engineering covers microcontrollers and robotics, while computer science information systems combines computer science, information technology and business administration. Public health students can focus on community health or school health for grades K-12. Graduate and certificate options include a Master of Social Work and a Lactation Certificate Program.

The campus is at 100 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Students can take part in NCAA Division II athletics, with 15 teams listed among the university’s quick facts. JCSU also provides an online application portal for prospective students. Admissions questions can be directed to admissions@jcsu.edu. International applicants should confirm application requirements directly with admissions, as the supplied university pages do not provide specific guidance for overseas students.