Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) at Clark Atlanta University?
Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) is a MSW program at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia, offered on campus. It requires 59 semester credit hours and takes two-year or three-year plan of study. At $1,111 per credit, estimated tuition is $65,549 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 semester credit hours). Clark Atlanta University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 59 semester credit hours |
| Length | Two-year or three-year plan of study |
| Advanced standing | 38 semester credit hours; Summer, fall and spring; BSW from an accredited social work program |
| Field education | 16 hours per week in the foundation year and 24 hours per week in the concentration year field placements |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Tuition | $1,111 per credit hour (graduate tuition, on-campus) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Child and Family; Health/Mental Health |
From cau.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $65,549 is the 305th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 59 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 21 credits, about $23,331 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Georgia License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Georgia license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
Other MSW Options at Clark Atlanta University
MSW Advanced Standing (Online Distance Education Option) at Clark Atlanta University
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Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) at Clark Atlanta University Cost?
$1,111 per credit hour (graduate tuition, on-campus). That works out to about $65,549 for 59 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Clark Atlanta University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study)?
59 semester credit hours, Two-year or three-year plan of study, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 38 semester credit hours; Summer, fall and spring; BSW from an accredited social work program.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) Require?
16 hours per week in the foundation year and 24 hours per week in the concentration year field placements, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Clark Atlanta University's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Two-Year and Three-Year Plans of Study) CSWE Accredited?
Clark Atlanta University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.