Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Georgia Offer?

University of Georgia offers 3 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (40 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $25,860.

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3 MSW Options at University of Georgia

Specializations named on University of Georgia's pages: Micro practice, Macro practice and Integrated/combined practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Georgia

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus)Starts: Fall40 credit hours, Three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring)312 practicum hours in the generalist year and 600 practicum hours in the specialization yearGRE not requiredMSW rate: $431 per credit hour in-state (1-11 hours) or $5,172 per semester (12+ hours); $1,326 per credit hour out-of-state (1-11 hours) or $15,912 per semester (12+ hours); fees not included (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)
Master of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett campus)Starts: Fall40 credit hours, Six semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring)312 practicum hours in the generalist year and 600 practicum hours in the specialization yearGRE not requiredMSW rate: $431 per credit hour in-state (1-11 hours) or $5,172 per semester (12+ hours); $1,326 per credit hour out-of-state (1-11 hours) or $15,912 per semester (12+ hours); fees not included (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)
Master of Social Work OnlineStarts: Fall912 hours of professionally supervised practiceGRE not required$664 per credit hour regardless of residency (UGA Online eRate)

From University of Georgia'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 University of Georgia Compares

University of Georgia's lowest estimated tuition, $25,860 for Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus), is below the national median of $40,180 (60th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 198 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 6 in Georgia and 42nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of GeorgiaGeorgia medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$25,860$20,288$40,180
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.

MSW Dual Degrees at University of Georgia

Certificates at University of Georgia

  • Certificate in Substance Use Counseling
  • Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership
  • Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Georgia

Is University of Georgia's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Georgia'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 University of Georgia awarded 198 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Georgia'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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University of Georgia MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Georgia's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Georgia'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 University of Georgia Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work Online is offered online.

Does University of Georgia Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus): 40 credit hours; Three semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within five years of beginning the MSW; GPA guideline of 3.2 or better in undergraduate social work classes (BSW holders within ten years with MSW-supervised social work experience may still be eligible). Master of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett campus): 40 credit hours; Six semesters (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within five years of beginning the MSW; GPA guideline of 3.2 or better in undergraduate social work classes (BSW holders within ten years with MSW-supervised social work experience may still be eligible).

How Much Does University of Georgia's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus): MSW rate: $431 per credit hour in-state (1-11 hours) or $5,172 per semester (12+ hours); $1,326 per credit hour out-of-state (1-11 hours) or $15,912 per semester (12+ hours); fees not included (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) (about $25,860 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett campus): MSW rate: $431 per credit hour in-state (1-11 hours) or $5,172 per semester (12+ hours); $1,326 per credit hour out-of-state (1-11 hours) or $15,912 per semester (12+ hours); fees not included (Fall 2026/Spring 2027) (about $25,860 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work Online: $664 per credit hour regardless of residency (UGA Online eRate) (about $39,840 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Georgia Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus): GRE not required. Master of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett campus): GRE not required. Master of Social Work Online: GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does University of Georgia's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens campus): 312 practicum hours in the generalist year and 600 practicum hours in the specialization year. Master of Social Work, Extended-Time Program (Gwinnett campus): 312 practicum hours in the generalist year and 600 practicum hours in the specialization year. Master of Social Work Online: 912 hours of professionally supervised practice.

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Sources

  1. ssw.uga.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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