Overview

Program in Social Work / Program in Social Work is located in Chattanooga, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	34

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam 2.7 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work or 3.0 for final two semesters of undergraduate work and two letters of recommendation. Field practicum
Other Advanced Degrees	900 hours of field experience

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

34

Applied

21

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

40

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 15th	July 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	November 1st	No
Summer deadline	April 1st	April 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	2.7 minimum GPA for all undergraduate work or 3.0 for final two semesters of undergraduate work and two letters of recommendation.
Master's Degree Requirements	2 letters of reference, criminal background check

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	July 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

53

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.66%
Black or African American	7.55%
White or Caucasian	83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.89%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.89%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (7%)

Female (92%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Caregiver support, parenting and teaching traumatized children, chronic illness
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 615 McCallie Avenue
Department 3133
Chattanooga, TN  37403-2598
United States

Contact Dr. Amy Doolittle
Program Director
Email: amy-doolittle@utc.edu
Phone: 423-425-5563

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