Chattanooga, Tennessee

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Offer?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 hours). Published tuition: General graduate rate, 2026-27: in-state maintenance fee $534 per credit hour ($846 for one credit hour with mandatory fees); out-of-state $1,321 for one credit hour with mandatory fees and out-of-state tuition.

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The the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga MSW

Specializations named on The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's pages: Advanced practice with individuals, families, groups and communities across the life course, with specialized knowledge for serving aging adults and their families.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (on campus, evening classes)Starts: Fall, Summer (Advanced Standing)32 hoursGRE not requiredGeneral graduate rate, 2026-27: in-state maintenance fee $534 per credit hour ($846 for one credit hour with mandatory fees); out-of-state $1,321 for one credit hour with mandatory fees and out-of-state tuition

From The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga'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 the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 24 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 10 in Tennessee and 252nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

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

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Is the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga'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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga awarded 24 MSWs in 2022-23.

From the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's MSW to a Tennessee 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 hoursAt least two years of practice as an LMSW (or temporary LMSW) under su…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga MSW: Common Questions

Is the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga'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 the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Offer an Online MSW?

No. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (on campus, evening classes): 32 hours; BSW completed within the last seven years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.25 social work GPA.

How Much Does the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (on campus, evening classes): General graduate rate, 2026-27: in-state maintenance fee $534 per credit hour ($846 for one credit hour with mandatory fees); out-of-state $1,321 for one credit hour with mandatory fees and out-of-state tuition. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (on campus, evening classes): GRE not required.

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Sources

  1. utc.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. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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