Atlanta, Georgia

Clark Atlanta University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedWhitney M. Young Jr. School of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Clark Atlanta University Offer?

Clark Atlanta University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 semester credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $42,218.

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2 MSW Options at Clark Atlanta University

Specializations named on Clark Atlanta University's pages: Child and Family and Health/Mental Health.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Clark Atlanta University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study)38 semester credit hours, Summer, fall and spring16 hours per week in the foundation year and 24 hours per week in the concentration year field placementsGRE not required$1,111 per credit hour (graduate tuition, on-campus)
MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option)Starts: Summer38 semester credit hours, Summer through springGRE not requiredFall 2026-Spring 2027: MSW Online tuition $1,111 per credit hour plus an $81 per credit hour MSW Online course fee

From Clark Atlanta University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Clark Atlanta University Compares

Clark Atlanta University's lowest estimated tuition, $42,218 for MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option), is above the national median of $40,180 (191st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 38 to 59 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 6 in Georgia and 221st of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Clark Atlanta UniversityGeorgia medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$42,218$20,288$40,180
Credits38–596060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Other Social Work Degrees at Clark Atlanta University

Is Clark Atlanta University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Clark Atlanta University's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show Clark Atlanta University awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Clark Atlanta University's MSW to a Georgia License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Georgia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Clark Atlanta University MSW: Common Questions

Is Clark Atlanta University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Clark Atlanta University's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does Clark Atlanta University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option) is offered online.

Does Clark Atlanta University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study): 38 semester credit hours; Summer, fall and spring; BSW from an accredited social work program. MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option): 38 semester credit hours; Summer through spring; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.

How Much Does Clark Atlanta University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study): $1,111 per credit hour (graduate tuition, on-campus) (about $65,549 for 59 credits, before fees). MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option): Fall 2026-Spring 2027: MSW Online tuition $1,111 per credit hour plus an $81 per credit hour MSW Online course fee (about $42,218 for 38 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Clark Atlanta University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study): GRE not required. MSW Advanced Standing (online distance education option): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Clark Atlanta University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study): 16 hours per week in the foundation year and 24 hours per week in the concentration year field placements.

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Sources

  1. cau.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)

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