Triangle Information Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
at UNC School of Social Work (Room TBD)

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
at UNC School of Social Work (Room TBD)

Contact Travis Albritton to register for a session.

This program is designed for students who live within commuting distance of Chapel Hill, who are employed as helping professionals and who cannot accommodate two academic years of full-time study. The Triangle Distance Education MSW Program offers the equivalent curriculum as the School of Social Work's full-time program - which is recognized as one of the nation's best - but gives students the opportunity to complete their foundation courses over two years before the third and final year of full-time study.

Since the program's inception, graduates have gone on to serve in leadership and direct practice positions throughout the Triangle and statewide.

Students select from three concentrations:

• Direct Practice: Prepares students to provide social interventions and services to individuals, families and groups.
• Community, Management and Policy Practice: Prepares students for leadership careers in organizations and community development and for social interventions in larger systems.
• Self-Directed: Prepares students to provide services in direct practice and management and community practice settings.

Students must also take 12 credit hours of elective courses, which may be selected from the School of Social Work, other schools and departments from within UNC-Chapel Hill or from other educational institutions.   

Plan of study

Upon completion of an application to a Distance Education MSW Program, an interview will be requested with the applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who will teach the classes?
Classes in the Triangle Distance Education MSW Program are taught by faculty from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work in a face to face format. This is not an online program.

2. How would the MSW degree help me?
The MSW often leads to career advancement and movement into management and administrative positions. An MSW is needed for advanced practice licensure in North Carolina.

3. How long will it take to complete the MSW?
By following the outlined plan of study, a typical student will receive the MSW degree in three years.

4. Can I continue to work while enrolled in this program?
Students are generally able to work full-time during the first year of the program. The curriculum in this program is identical to the full-time program, so all students must complete the same requirements. However, full-time employment is not advised during the final year of study since all Triangle students are required to attend the program full-time.

5. Where will I attend classes?
Classes are held on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.

6. How do I apply?
Prospective students must complete the following: online application, an application fee of $78, personal narrative, resume, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, GRE, response to supplemental Distance Education application questions and complete a required interview in late February/March. Please see our application procedure.

7. When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Feb. 14 of the year you plan to enroll.

8. What are the tuition costs? How do I apply for student loans?
For current costs, please visit the Cashiers Office. Students admitted to the program may apply for federal student loans by completing a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline is March 1.

The N.C. Child Welfare Education Collaborative provides financial support for selected graduate students who commit to employment with North Carolina departments of social services at the county or state level. For more information, contact Wanda Reives at 919-962-8982 or at wreives@email.unc.edu.

For more information, contact:

Travis Albritton
Director, Triangle Distance Education  MSW Program
919-962-6432
travis_albritton@unc.edu

Sharon Holmes Thomas, MSW
Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid
UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Social Work
919-962-4367
sharon_thomas@unc.edu

For questions about admissions, financial aid or the status of your application, contact:
Jill Molee
Student Services Manager
919-962-6442
molee@email.unc.edu


 

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