UNC Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) at UNC Chapel Hill?
Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill campus: full-time, part-time extended and advanced standing) is a MSW program at UNC Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offered on campus. It requires 62 semester credit hours and takes full-time: minimum of two years (August start, May graduation); part-time extended: minimum of three years. At $823 per credit, estimated tuition is $51,026 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. UNC Chapel Hill'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 | 62 semester credit hours |
| Length | Full-time: minimum of two years (August start, May graduation); part-time extended: minimum of three years |
| Advanced standing | Begins in May and graduates the following May; CSWE-accredited BSW completed before enrollment; B or higher GPA on the last 60 credit hours; B or higher in required undergraduate social work courses; 400 hours in a direct service placement with a B or higher |
| Field education | Up to 1,100 hours in field education |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | NC resident $823.00 per credit hour (semester maximum $7,407.00); non-resident $1,873.40 per credit hour (semester maximum $16,860.50); fees extra (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Direct Practice (DP); Community, Management, and Policy Practice (CMPP) |
From ssw.unc.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 $51,026 is the 249th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 62 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,100 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
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After This MSW: The North Carolina License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice
North Carolina license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) at UNC Chapel Hill Cost?
NC resident $823.00 per credit hour (semester maximum $7,407.00); non-resident $1,873.40 per credit hour (semester maximum $16,860.50); fees extra. That works out to about $51,026 for 62 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with UNC Chapel Hill.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing)?
62 semester credit hours, Full-time: minimum of two years (August start, May graduation); part-time extended: minimum of three years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Begins in May and graduates the following May; CSWE-accredited BSW completed before enrollment; B or higher GPA on the last 60 credit hours; B or higher in required undergraduate social work courses; 400 hours in a direct service placement with a B or higher.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) Require?
Up to 1,100 hours in field education, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to UNC Chapel Hill's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Chapel Hill Campus: Full-Time, Part-Time Extended and Advanced Standing) CSWE Accredited?
UNC Chapel Hill's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.