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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Social Work

Traditional MSW Option

The Traditional MSW program is a two-year, full-time program requiring the completion of 66 credit hours. This program begins in the fall. We welcome you to explore our curriculum and contact us to learn more.

Traditional MSW Curriculum

Full-Time Course of Study – A Minimum of 60 Credit Hours Required for Degree Completion
FallSpring
Year One (Up to 17 Credit Hours Per Semester)
SW 505: Social Justice (3)SW 501: Policy, Services, Programs (3)
SW 506: Human Behavior & the Social Environment (3)SW 510: Research Methods for Social Work (3)
SW 520: Social Work Generalist Practice I (3)SW 521: Generalist Practice II (3)
SW 651: Social Work Internship I (24 hours/week in the field) (5)SW 652: Social Work Internship II (24 hours/week in the field) (5)
Year Two (Up to 17 Credit Hours Per Semester)
SW 561: Administration & Supervision (3)SW 583: Advanced Practice with Family Systems (3)
SW 581: Advanced Practice with Individuals (3)SW 560: Advanced Policy Practice with Organizations & Communities (3)
SW 519: Advanced Research (2)SW 590: Social Work Capstone (2)
SW 653: Advanced Social Work Internship I (24 hours/week in the field) (5)SW 654: Advanced Social Work Internship II (24 hours/week in the field) (5)
 List of all Social Work Electives (A Minimum of 6 Credit Hours Are Required For Degree)
Course CodeCourse Name
SW 512Social Work In Schools
SW 515Child Welfare
SW 516Addiction Recovery and Social Work Practice
SW 517Direct Practice with Older Adults
SW 518Child Welfare Seminar
SW 523Social Work with Soldiers, Veterans, and Families
SW 525Hunger and Homelessness
SW 526
DSM and Clinical Conditions
SW 557Program Development and Grant Writing
SW 582Advanced Practice with Groups
SW 595Special Topic: Legal Aspects in Social Work
SW 595Special Topic: African American Family: History, Tradition, and Community
SW 595Special Topic: Study Abroad in the Gambia and Senegal
SW 595Special Topic: Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Disorder
SW 595Special Topic: Addiction Treatment Theories and Models
SW 595Special Topic: Opioid Use Disorders: Best Practices for Prevention, Treatment and Intervention
SW 595Special Topic: Trauma-Informed Health and Human Services
SW 595Special Topic: Human-Animal Relationships & Interactions
SW 595Special Topic: Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Practice
SW 595Special Topic: Biopsychosocial Pain Management in Behavioral Health
SW 595Special Topic: Introduction to Sport and Social Work
SW 630Independent Studies in Social Work

MSW Information Sessions

Our MSW Information Sessions are now available in-person and online! Register here.

MSW Application Instructions

View the MSW Application Instructions here!

Students use the Hunt Library. Photo by Marc Hall

Admission Requirements

 – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
 – Cumulative GPA of 3.0.
 – Coursework in Social Sciences and Humanities.
 – Prerequisites: Biology and Statistics course with a passing grade.
 – Must be equivalent to Statistics 311 and one of Bio 105/106, 181, or 183 at NC State
 – Three references: two professional and one academic.
 – Variety of life and work experience.

The Memorial Belltower stands in front of Holladay Hall and main campus. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

If English is not your native language, you must take the TOEFL. Please contact the Graduate School for additional information.

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