MA/MS in Social Work

The Master of Social Work at Grambling State University is run by the School of Social Work and offers three plans of study. The full-time plan runs four semesters, the part-time plan runs eight semesters, and an advanced standing plan is available for one year. All plans require coursework in human behavior in social settings, social welfare policy, practice, research methods and field education. The first year builds foundation knowledge and field experience, while later work covers direct practice and an advanced research course with thesis and non-thesis options. Total credit is 60 semester hours for the full and part-time plans and 30 hours for the advanced standing plan. Grambling State University is a public institution located in Grambling, Louisiana. Prospective applicants should confirm current steps, deadlines and any program-specific expectations with the department and the graduate school before applying.