Social Work Program Mission

The mission of the Master of Social Work Program at Kennesaw State University is to produce innovative social workers who facilitate and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is designed to prepare students for entry-level professional practice in social work. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) exam, and they may also pursue further clinical supervision requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The KSU MSW degree is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. 

 

Our social work degree offers a full-time program of study with a focus in clinical social work practice. The program consists of four academic semesters (two years) of 60 credit hours with 48 of these credit hours spent in the classroom and 12 in supervised field practicum sites located throughout the Atlanta area. It should be noted that the MSW Program is offering Advanced Standing as of spring 2023.

Council on Social Work Education Accreditation

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As of February 2021, the Master in Social Work Program in the Wellstar College has been reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years. The CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) is responsible for developing accreditation standards that define competent preparation and ensuring that social work programs meet these standards. The CSWE Office of Social Work Accreditation administers a multistep accreditation process that involves program self-studies, site visits, and COA reviews.

To learn more about the Council on Social Work Education accreditation process visit cswe.org/accreditation.

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