Master of Social Work at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn

University Rank:#851

Auburn University offers the Master of Social Work as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Auburn, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for social work and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

About Master of Social Work

The Auburn University MSW program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. It prepares students for advanced Clinical Social Work practice with a focus on the areas of health and mental health with an emphasis on health disparities, prevention, and policy.

The MSW program can be completed online (beginning in Fall 2023) or on campus.

The program's mission is to make a positive impact on health care needs and social problems unique to Alabama's citizens by preparing students for specialized social work practice with diverse populations through the establishment and maintenance of community partnerships, along with the development and implementation of research techniques and evaluative strategies.

MSW Traditional Program (61 Credit Hours)

This program can be completed in a full-time (2 years) or part-time format (3 years). Students are required to complete two field experiences. The first internship is a generalist placement focusing on the acquisition and development of generalist practice skills using a strengths perspective. The second internship is an advanced clinical placement focusing on the development of advanced clinical social work practice skills.

Curriculum List Shown Below:

Code	Title	Hours
SOWO 7000	Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare	3
SOWO 7060	Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families	3
SOWO 7070	Social Work with Groups and Communities	3
SOWO 7090	Advanced Social Welfare Policy	3
SOWO 7700	Foundations of Social Work Research	3
SOWO 7800	Human Behavior and the Social Environment	3
SOWO 7920	Generalist Field	10
SOWO 7030	Evaluation in Social Work Practice	3
SOWO 7020	Psychopathology	3
SOWO 7010	Advanced Clinical Practice	3
SOWO 7930	Advanced Field	12
SOWO 7950	Integrative Seminar	3
SOWO ELEC	Social Work Elective (Need 9 hours of SOWO electives)	9

MSW Advanced Standing Program (39 Credit Hours)

Students who have earned an undergraduate degree in social work from a program that is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may qualify for admission to the MSW Advanced Standing Program. Classes can be taken in a full-time or part-time format. It typically takes 1 year / 3 semesters (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) to complete the 39 credit-hour program.

Students will complete one internship, an advanced clinical placement that focuses on the development of advanced clinical social work practice skills. This internship will be completed in a part-time format across two semesters.

Curriculum List Shown Below:

Code	Title	Hours
SOWO 7010	Advanced Clinical Practice	3
SOWO 7020	Psychopathology	3
SOWO 7030	Evaluation in Social Work Practice	3
SOWO 7940	Advanced Field Placement I	6
SOWO 7960	Advanced Field Placement II	6
SOWO 7950	Integrative Seminar	3
SOWO ELEC	Social Work Elective ( Need 15 hours of SOWO electives)	15

Disciplines

Graduate School

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Social Work at Auburn University

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test if required by the department. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for Management, Finance, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Accountancy programs. Auburn’s GMAT institution codes are:
Successful international applicants must score at least 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper version (pBT), 213 on the computer version (cBT), and 79 on the internet version (iBT). Additionally, successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components of the iBT. Auburn University’s ETS institution code is 1005. Auburn will also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

International applicants required to submit a language test score have several options of certifying their English proficiency.

The TOEFL or IELTS will be the only accepted language proficiency tests for admission to Auburn University Graduate School. We do not accept the Duolingo English Test.

ETS has also created the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition to meet the needs of students who are unable to take the test in a test center due to COVID-19. The test is taken on your own computer at home and is identical in content, format and on-screen experience to the TOEFL iBT test taken at a test center. Visit The TOEFL Tests (ets.org) for more information.
Up to three (3) letters of recommendation may be required by the department. Applicants should contact the department to find out, first, if letters are required. If so, how many? And how should these letters be submitted?
International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship if accepted into a graduate program, proof of a comprehensive medical insurance plan and submit an Official Statement Of Finance for International Students Form for 2023-2024. For more information, review our International Instructions.
One official transcript of all undergraduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. If an Auburn University transcript, the Graduate School will acquire the transcript for you. Official electronic transcripts from domestic institutions may be sent to [email protected].
International applicants should provide an official original language transcript and final diploma/certificate(s) accompanied by a certified English translation of each document.
Application fee payment: $60 for domestic students; $70 for international students. The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
- Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
- Full-time Auburn University employees
- Alabama HBCU applicants from the following schools (first 300 received per year): Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities, Concordia, Miles, Stillman and Talladega Colleges, Oakwood & Tuskegee Universities – submit copy of school ID
- Ronald McNair Scholars – must submit a memo from sponsoring institution
- Florida A&M Feeders Program – must submit a memo from Faculty sponsor
- GEM applicants – must submit a copy of their GEM application
- Active Duty Military – with a letter confirming duty
- Applying for an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation to the Graduate School.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Social Work at Auburn University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Master of Social Work at Auburn University

Auburn University is pleased to offer this Web-based application in order to make our application process as easy and convenient as possible.

This application is part of the ApplyYourself Application Network. You will receive a PIN and Password so that you can return to work on your application over several sessions. Your information is transmitted through a secured server and is kept confidential until you submit your application. Only after you submit your application will it be available for review by the Graduate School Admissions Office.

When you have completed your application and are ready to submit it, you can pay your application fee online via credit card. No application will be processed until the application fee is paid. However, Auburn University employees and current graduate students are exempted from the application fee requirement. A complete list of eligible application fee exemptions may be found in the Application Instructions section of the application.

Please carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can submit your application once. If you have to update any information you have submitted, please notify the Graduate School Admissions Office at once.

To get started on your application, click “create account” to the right to establish your pin and password. To submit multiple applications, you must create an account for each application. If you are trying to access an existing account and have forgotten your PIN or password, click “Forgot your PIN or Password?”. You will be emailed the login information and will be able to reset the password.

Best of luck. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Master of Social Work at Auburn University

Auburn University

United States of America, Auburn