Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work (Chattanooga Campus) in Chattanooga United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
|
Chattanooga United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
8,880
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Master of Social Work program at UTC educates students for higher-level social work careers. The curriculum trains students to deliver skilled services to clients, teams, and populations, with particular focus on assisting elderly residents across the Chattanooga area. Program alumni will qualify for social work positions across various sectors and organizations. Additionally, graduates will meet the requirements to become licensed clinical social workers. The MSW-UTC program's goal is to prepare students to address the increasing demand for skilled social work professionals who can support people, families, communities, and organizations in Southeast Tennessee throughout their lifespan. As trained professionals, graduates will possess core social work competencies along with specialized expertise in serving older populations and their relatives. Alumni will enter the workforce grounded in the ethical standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, with skills applicable across different service environments and demographic groups.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Degree regular admission requires the following:
2.70 cumulative grade point average (Cum GPA) on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree (4.00 scale) or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours of undergraduate credit earned after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours of graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned Master's Degree or higher-level degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
In addition to the minimum requirements for graduate admission to the University, students must meet the following requirements specifically for the MSW program.
Submit a personal statement that answers the following questions:
Explain your interest in applying and what qualities/experiences you possess that will make you successful in this program. Please address your motivation for pursuing a social work career and discuss significant factors influencing your decision to pursue a Master's in Social Work at UTC, what your social service or social change interests are, and what your personal career goals are.
How does a graduate degree in social work align with your career goals? Provide any other information that will help us with your application. In your answer, please express your capacity for professional social work education. Briefly summarize your strengths and/or limitations, including emotional or social, which might enhance or limit your study.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two professional letters of reference.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
2.70 cumulative grade point average (Cum GPA) on all work attempted prior to completion of the baccalaureate degree (4.00 scale) or
3.00 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 30 or more semester hours of undergraduate credit earned after earning the first bachelor's degree or
2.70 GPA for the last two years of undergraduate coursework and a 3.00 GPA on fewer than 24 hours of graduate coursework or
3.00 GPA for 24 or more graduate hours or
An earned Master's Degree or higher-level degree with at least a 3.00 GPA.
In addition to the minimum requirements for graduate admission to the University, students must meet the following requirements specifically for the MSW program.
Submit a personal statement that answers the following questions:
Explain your interest in applying and what qualities/experiences you possess that will make you successful in this program. Please address your motivation for pursuing a social work career and discuss significant factors influencing your decision to pursue a Master's in Social Work at UTC, what your social service or social change interests are, and what your personal career goals are.
How does a graduate degree in social work align with your career goals? Provide any other information that will help us with your application. In your answer, please express your capacity for professional social work education. Briefly summarize your strengths and/or limitations, including emotional or social, which might enhance or limit your study.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two professional letters of reference.
IELTS - overall minimum score 6.0.
TOEFL IBT - overall minimum score 79.
Tuition
USD
8,880