Social Work
Methodist University’s Social Work program looks to prepare students to pursue human well-being and the alleviation of oppression and poverty by serving individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities – with special attention to the people of Cumberland County, North Carolina, and its surrounding areas.
Common Career Paths
Social work is a profession that will continue to offer numerous employment opportunities in the years ahead with full-time and part-time employment opportunities in a wide variety of settings around the country and abroad. Many of the highest paying social work jobs include work in home health, travel, clinical oncology, or freelance.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
According to Ziprecruiter.com, the average salary for a Social Work graduate as of May 2022 was $49,176 with some salaries going as high as $77,579.
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Tuition cost for the MU Online program in Social Work is $435 per credit, for a total of $53,940 for the program prior to transfer credits and financial aid being applied. Students who are Active Duty, Reservists, or National Guard have a discounted tuition rate of $250 per credit, for a total of $31,000 for the program prior to transfer credits and financial aid being applied.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Our Mission
The mission of the Social Work Program at Methodist University is to pursue human well-being and the alleviation of oppression and poverty through the education of competent entry level professional generalist social workers for service to individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, with special attention to the people of Cumberland County, North Carolina and its adjacent areas.
Accreditation
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) re-affirms the program’s accreditation every eight years. The MU Social Work Program comes up for re-affirmation in February 2025.
Interested in Our Online Social Work program?
Delivered in a flexible, affordable online format, Methodist University’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) will prepare you to develop your passion for helping people into a meaningful career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Social Work major consists of 60 semester hours with a grade of C or better in all required Social Work prefix classes and in ENG 1010 and 1020. For a closer look at every required course, visit our Social Work Curriculum Requirements page.
Accounting programs can range from two to four years. At Methodist University, the Social Work degree takes an average of four years to complete.
Yes, Methodist University offers a flexible, affordable Social Work program online that will prepare you to develop your passion for helping people into a meaningful career.
Licensure in School Social Work
For students interested in practicing Social Work in a public school setting, Methodist University offers both an on-campus program and an online program leading to North Carolina licensure in School Social Work.
North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative
Methodist University is a participating partner of the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative. As the first private university to be admitted, the SWK 3750 Child Welfare Course is designed to provide practice knowledge and skills for students preparing for positions in public Child Welfare and other child serving organizations.
Students who have been admitted to the Social Work major are eligible to take the course and apply as a Child Welfare Scholar for the Collaborative funding. Students are eligible for all aspects of Child Welfare employment after the course and a field Internship in Child Welfare. BSW students planning to do their four hundred (400) hour field Internship in a Public Child Welfare field placement in a North Carolina County Department of Social Services must complete the course and receive a minimum grade of “B”. Additionally, Field Internship in a Public Child Welfare Agency (NCDSS) requires a GPA of 2.5 overall and a 3.0 in the major.
This course may be taken as a part of both the on-campus B.S.W. curriculum and in an online format taken with the online B.S.W. program.
Contact the On-Campus Program
Carla Fagan, Ph.D.
Contact the Online Program
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