OpenFieldMaster of Social Work (MSW) - Millie M. Charles School
CSWE-accredited MSW program specializing in children, youth, and families or health/mental health, providing 900+ hours of supervised clinical social work across New Orleans healthcare and community agencies.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with 2.5+ GPA (3.0 for Advanced Standing)
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement on urban social work and civil rights
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of professional/academic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Traineeship Stipends up to $10,000
- Application fee
- $30
- Tuition / joining costs
- $7,840/year in-state, $14,920/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern University at New Orleans documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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