Pembroke, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Pembroke MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke Offer?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: 2026-27 graduate tuition, on campus and distance education: in-state $2,140.00 per semester, out-of-state $8,669.50 per semester (9-credit-hour cap); per-credit fees extra.

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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke MSW

Specializations named on University of North Carolina at Pembroke's pages: Advanced Generalist Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing)12 months full time or 24 months part timeTwo 215-hour generalist field practicums and two 250-hour advanced generalist field practicumsGRE not required; GRE scores can support a hybrid-program GPA exception2026-27 graduate tuition, on campus and distance education: in-state $2,140.00 per semester, out-of-state $8,669.50 per semester (9-credit-hour cap); per-credit fees extra

From University of North Carolina at Pembroke'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 North Carolina at Pembroke Compares

It awarded 59 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 13 in North Carolina and 158th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of North Carolina at PembrokeNorth Carolina medianU.S. median

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

Certificates at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

  • Graduate Certificate in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
  • School Social Work licensure

Other Social Work Degrees at University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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

Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke'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 North Carolina at Pembroke awarded 59 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of North Carolina at Pembroke'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

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University of North Carolina at Pembroke MSW: Common Questions

Is University of North Carolina at Pembroke's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of North Carolina at Pembroke'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 North Carolina at Pembroke Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online) is offered online.

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online): 12 months full time or 24 months part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (or international equivalent recognized by CSWE) earned within the last 5 years; minimum 3.2 overall GPA.

How Much Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online): 2026-27 graduate tuition, on campus and distance education: in-state $2,140.00 per semester, out-of-state $8,669.50 per semester (9-credit-hour cap); per-credit fees extra. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online): GRE not required; GRE scores can support a hybrid-program GPA exception.

How Many Field Hours Does University of North Carolina at Pembroke's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing; hybrid or fully online): Two 215-hour generalist field practicums and two 250-hour advanced generalist field practicums.

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Sources

  1. uncp.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

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