Degree Programs
Employment after graduation
Graduates of the College of Social Work generally become gainfully employed within 3-6 months of graduation in the following areas: Community Development, Fundraising, Program Administrators, Lobbyists, Policy Analysts, School Social Workers, Hospital and Medical Social Work, Mental Health Agencies, Drug and Alcohol programs, Military/Veterans Affairs.
Admissions – Conditional Acceptance
After selecting the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as your destination to earn your BSSW, MSSW, DSW or PhD, applying to the University is the next step. It’s important to meet admissions criteria and abide by admission deadlines to ensure you receive your immigration paperwork timely. Visit the International Admissions website for complete details.
International Students must meet University of Tennessee, Knoxville admission requirements in addition to receiving a passing TOEFL score (550 paper/80 iBT/6.6ielts). The College of Social Work is a participant in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Conditional Acceptance offer. Students should apply for admission to the UTK Graduate School and the College of Social Work (please complete any program-specific requirements as found on the program page). When completing the Graduate School application, check the request for conditional admission, as well as complete the Request for English Proficiency Conditional Admission form. The College of Social Work admissions committee will review the applicants materials to determine whether a recommendation to the Graduate School for conditional acceptance is appropriate. The applicant will receive notification of the College’s decision.
International Students whose request for conditional acceptance is approved will enroll in The University of Tennessee, Knoxville English Language Institute ( ELI) – pending successful TOEFL/IBT/IELTS scores which will grant the student full admission into the UTK Graduate School and College of Social Work.
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