Charlotte, North Carolina

Johnson C Smith University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedMaster of Social Work ProgramPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Johnson C Smith University Offer?

Johnson C Smith University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: Graduate students enrolled full time (9-15 credit hours) pay $11,075.00 per semester; fewer than 9 hours $1,230.00 per credit hour; mandatory fee $185.00 per semester.

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The Johnson C Smith University MSW

Specializations named on Johnson C Smith University's pages: Advanced Generalist.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Johnson C Smith University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)1 year400 clock hours in the first year (200 per semester) and 500 clock hours in the second year (250 per semester); advanced standing students complete the 500-hour advanced placementGRE not requiredGraduate students enrolled full time (9-15 credit hours) pay $11,075.00 per semester; fewer than 9 hours $1,230.00 per credit hour; mandatory fee $185.00 per semester

From Johnson C Smith 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 Johnson C Smith University Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 13 in North Carolina and 276th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Johnson C Smith UniversityNorth Carolina medianU.S. median
Credits606060

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 Johnson C Smith University

  • Social Work (BSW) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Johnson C Smith University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Johnson C Smith 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 Johnson C Smith University awarded 20 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Johnson C Smith University's MSW to a North Carolina License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Johnson C Smith University

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Johnson C Smith University MSW: Common Questions

Is Johnson C Smith University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Johnson C Smith 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 Johnson C Smith University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Johnson C Smith University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does Johnson C Smith University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing): 1 year.

How Much Does Johnson C Smith University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing): Graduate students enrolled full time (9-15 credit hours) pay $11,075.00 per semester; fewer than 9 hours $1,230.00 per credit hour; mandatory fee $185.00 per semester. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Johnson C Smith University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Johnson C Smith University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Traditional two-year and Advanced Standing): 400 clock hours in the first year (200 per semester) and 500 clock hours in the second year (250 per semester); advanced standing students complete the 500-hour advanced placement.

More MSW Programs in North Carolina

Sources

  1. jcsu.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. North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs