MSW Social Work at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Earn your master's in Social Work from a top-ranked accredited M.S.W. program. Make a meaningful impact in people’s lives and communities with UND’s CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (M.S.W.). The program prepares you for clinical, policy, and leadership roles through flexible online or on-campus formats, with two specialization tracks, and a Generalist Curriculum for students without a B.S.W.

What you will study

Students seeking the Master degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Social Work Department. Credit is not granted for life or work experience. Degree Requirements for Students Completing Both MSW Generalist and Specialization Curriculum: Required courses include SWK 501 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I; SWK 502 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II; SWK 503 Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families; SWK 504 Generalist Practice with Treatment and Task Groups; SWK 505 Generalist Practice with Communities and Organizations;

Career pathways

With a master's in Social Work, graduates can take on roles such as social worker, substance abuse counselor, community outreach coordinator, therapist, or they can pursue law degrees and engage in social work research. Students at UND will be prepared for practice across the US. As a CSWE accredited M.S.W.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3-5 page Personal Statement that explains your: Motivation for being a social worker Values and beliefs regarding social work Experience with diversity Qualities the applicant brings to the profession Personal qualities in leadership and creativity Professional goals Resume Admission Requirements for students without a B.S.W. Must complete M.S.W. Generalist Curriculum and either the M.S.W. Advanced Generalist Specialization or Clinical Social Work Specialization. The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Applicants for the Generalist Curriculum (offered only through the part-time Online Program for students without a BSW from CSWE accredited program) must meet the following standards: Satisfactory completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. At least 30 credit hours of liberal arts courses in such fields as biology, music, languages, anthropology, economics, political science, history, literature, sociology, psychology, and philosophy.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,602 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Social Work'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,27 Source

International applicants: USD 27,204 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Social Work'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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