Program Options

To view the curriculum for each Plan of Study, please click here.

MSW traditional program

Two Plans of Study Available:

1-Year Advanced Standing

  • Only applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) can be considered for this 1-year Advanced Standing plan of study
  • Located at the main UNC Charlotte campus
  • Classes primarily meet face to face during the daytime; occasional hybrid or online courses
  • This plan of study only begins each summer (May)
  • 1 year of study completed over 3 semesters (summer, fall, spring)
  • In addition to classes, 16 hour per week internship is completed during the fall and spring semesters

2-Year

  • Located at the main UNC Charlotte campus
  • Classes primarily face to face and meet during the daytime; occasional hybrid or online courses
  • This plan of study only begins each fall (August)
  • 2 years of study (fall/spring semester for 2 years – 4 total semesters)
  • In addition to classes, a 16 hour per week internship is completed during the fall and spring semesters of year one and two

MSW Online PROGRAM

Three Plans of Study Available:

1-Year Advanced Standing Online 

  • Only applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) can be considered for this 1-year Advanced Standing plan of study
  • This plan of study only begins each summer (May)
  • Online classes are scheduled as synchronous with “live” sessions or as asynchronous “without live” sessions
  • Synchronous class sessions are scheduled for weeknights and Saturdays
  • 1 year of study completed over 3 semesters (summer, fall, spring)
  • In addition to classes, 16 hour per week internship is completed during the fall and spring semesters

2-Year Advanced Standing Distance Education

  • Only applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) can be considered for this 2-year Advanced Standing Distance Education plan of study
  • This plan of study only begins each summer (May)
  • Online classes are scheduled as synchronous with “live” sessions or as asynchronous “without live” sessions
  • Synchronous class sessions are scheduled for weeknights and Saturdays
  • 2 years of study (summer/fall/spring semester for 2 years – 6 total semesters)
  • In addition to classes, a 16 hour per week internship is completed during the fall and spring semester of year two

3-Year Distance Education

  • This plan of study only begins each summer (May)
  • Online classes are scheduled as synchronous with “live” sessions or as asynchronous without “live” sessions
  • Synchronous class sessions are scheduled for weeknights and Saturdays
  • 3 years of study (summer/fall/spring semesters for 3 years – 9 total semesters)
  • In addition to classes, a 16 hour per week internship is completed during the fall and spring semesters of years two and three

MSW Online Program

State Authorization

The Distance Education (online) MSW program is generally targeted toward those who live in the North Carolina region, but UNC Charlotte is authorized to offer online programs and courses in all US states and territories (Practicum Education availability may be impacted based on individual state, contact the School of Social Work Practicum Office for more information). UNC Charlotte is not currently authorized to offer any of its online programs outside of the United States, according to the School of Professional Studies. If a student listed in their application that they live in the North Carolina region and they are admitted, then it is with the understanding they plan to live in the North Carolina region throughout the duration of the program. If a student plans to move out of the North Carolina region during the program, they should consult with the MSW Program Director, Practicum Director, and Office of Distance Education to further discuss the program as this may impact the ability to complete the program. Please review the State Authorization from the UNC Charlotte School of Professional Studies for more information.