Master of Social Work
The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Kennesaw State University in Georgia provides the skills and knowledge needed to become an innovative social worker who facilitates and enhances the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
You will learn to make informed, evidence-based decisions regarding best practices in responding compassionately and ethically to diverse human needs through psychotherapy, family counseling, and case management.
Choose Your Path:
- Traditional MSW Program – Designed for students beginning their graduate social work education, this two-year program offers a comprehensive foundation in theory, practice, and field experience.
- Advanced Standing Program – Tailored for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, this accelerated option allows you to build on your existing knowledge and enter the field more quickly.
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Program Snapshot
Traditional MSW
Format: Face-to-Face
Number of Credit Hours: 60 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Summer and Fall start
- Summer: February 15
- Fall: March 1
Advanced Standing MSW
Format: Face-to-Face
Number of Credit Hours: 36 Total Hours
Entry Terms: Summer Start only
- February 15
Time to Complete: 3 semesters (Summer-Fall-Spring)
Admissions Requirements
- Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
- Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional Program Requirements:
Beyond the general graduate admissions requirements, the MSW program has specific criteria for both the Traditional and Advanced Standing tracks. These include GPA thresholds, prerequisite degrees, letters of recommendation, and other materials.
For a complete list of requirements and detailed instructions, please refer to the Graduate Catalog or the Graduate Admissions site.
Social Work Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State
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Top in Georgia
In 2022, KSU MSW graduates had the highest pass rate for both the Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) exam and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) exam in Georgia. Their rates were also substantially higher than the national pass rates of 72.1 and 74.4, respectively.
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7,100+
Companies recruited students and alumni from KSU in 2020
- Accredited – KSU’s MSW degree is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This accreditation allows KSU MSW graduates to take the exams required to be licensed social workers.
- Hands-On Clinical Field Practicum - All MSW students complete a clinical field practicum at an agency site approved by the Department. First year and second year students in the full-time program spend two full days in a field practicum setting.
- Scholarship Assistance Available - The MSW program has scholarship funding supported by a Department of Education 5-year grant for those planning to specialize in school social work. If you are interested in working in schools addressing behavioral health of school-aged students in rural and underserved counties in Georgia, please ask about this program.
Upgrade Your MSW Experience
Take your MSW to the next level with these unique opportunities:
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Master of Social Work / Master of Business Administration (MSW/MBA) Dual Degree
Become a leader and change agent by combining social work expertise with business acumen. This dual degree prepares you to create social value and drive purposeful change.
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Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship
Learn how to design and launch innovative solutions to complex social, health, and environmental challenges. This certificate builds skills in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship for impact-driven careers.
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Double Owl Pathways
What can you do with a Social Work degree?
The social work degree will prepare you for a wide array of career paths to choose from, including clinical and nonclinical, such as:
- Human Services Case Manager
- Child Welfare Case Manager
- Human Services Administrator
- Adoption Placement Specialist
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
- Geriatric Social Worker
- School Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Social Work Professor
- Healthcare Social Worker
Social Work Salary and Career Information
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Department of Social Work and Human Services
Kennesaw State University
Department of Social Work and Human Services
520 Parliament Garden Way NW
Prillaman Health Sciences, Suite 3200
Mail Drop #4103
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
Phone: 470-578-4377
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