Program Costs
Master of Social Work - Advanced Standing
2024-25 Program Cost
For students beginning Fall 2024, the cost for the 36-credit Master of Social Work Advanced Standing Program is $30,960 or $860 per semester hour.
Tuition is based on a cohort model. Students must complete the program with their cohort to remain eligible for cohort pricing.
Additional fees & costs include:
- Technology fee: $260/year
- Wellness fee: $110/year
- One-time matriculation fee: $205
- Books and materials for coursework
*Pending approval – Subject to change
| Term | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 4 courses (12 credits) SOCW 555: Social Work in Health Care (4) SOCW 585: Advanced Practicum Experience II (3) SOCW 586: Advanced Practicum Seminar II (1) SOCW 500+: Elective (4) | $10,320 |
| J-Term 2025 | 1 course (4 credits) SOCW 570: Comparative Health Care (4) | $3,440 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 courses (8 credits) SOCW 560: Mental Health Assessment & Intervention (4) SOCW 595: Advance Practicum Experience III (3) SOCW 596: Advanced Practicum Seminar III (1) | $6,880 |
| Summer 2025 | 3 courses (12 credits) SOCW 573: Policy Practice & Advocacy in Health Care (4) SOCW 565: SUD Assessment & Intervention (4) SOCW 525: Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Equity in Social Work Practice (4) -------------------------------------- SOCW 535: Advanced Social Work Foundations (4)* ($3,440) | $10,320 |
| Totals | 36 credits *(40 credits - See Notes below) | $30,960 *($34,400) |
*Notes: Students who earned their BSW degrees 8 or more years ago upon the time of applying for the MSW degree, and who have not been working at least part-time in a social services-related field for every year since earning the BSW degree, must take the bridge course (SOC 535, Advanced Social Work Foundations). This will add an additional 4 credits and $3,440, increasing the total tuition cost to $34,400.
Master of Social Work - Regular Standing
2024-26 Program Cost
For students beginning Fall 2024, the cost for the 28-month, 60-credit Master of Social Work Regular Standing Program is $51,600 or $860 per semester hour.
Tuition is based on a cohort model. Students must complete the program with their cohort to remain eligible for cohort pricing.
Additional fees & costs include:
- Technology fee: $260/year
- Wellness fee: $110/year
- One-time matriculation fee: $205
- Books and materials for coursework
*Pending approval – Subject to change
| Term | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 2 courses (8 credits) SOCW 505: HBSE I & II (4) SOCW 510: SW Theory & Practice I (4) | $6,880 |
| J-Term 2025 | 1 course (4 credits) SOCW 500+: Elective (4) | $3,440 |
| Spring 2025 | 3 courses (8 credits) SOCW 515: SW Theory & Practice II (4) SOCW 575: Foundational Practicum Experience I (3) SOCW 576: Foundational Practicum Experience Seminar I (1) | $6,880 |
| Term | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | 2 courses (8 credits) SOCW 525: Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Equity in Social Work Practice (4) SOCW 532: Social Work Research Methods (4) | $6,880 |
| Fall 2025 | 4 courses (12 credits) SOCW 555: Social Work in Health Care (4) SOCW 585: Advanced Practicum Experience II (3) SOCW 586: Advanced Practicum Seminar II (1) SOCW 500+: Elective (4) | $10,320 |
| J-Term 2026 | 1 course (4 credits) SOCW 570: Comparative Health Care (4) | $3,440 |
| Spring 2026 | 3 courses (8 credits) SOCW 560: Mental Health Assessment & Intervention (4) SOCW 595: Advance Practicum Experience III (3) SOCW 596: Advanced Practicum Seminar III (1) | $6,880 |
| Term | Credit Hours | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 2 courses (8 credits) SOCW 573: Policy Practice & Advocacy in Health Care (4) SOCW 565: SUD Assessment & Intervention (4) | $6,880 |
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Program Scholarships
Program scholarships are offered to students who demonstrate a commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in their practice.
The number and amount of awards vary and will be applied to reduce the cost of tuition.
To be considered for a scholarship, please provide a short response (no more than four paragraphs) to each of the following questions, and upload your responses to the Documents section on GradCAS Application Portal.
- Provide an example in your life that demonstrates your commitment to ADEI.
- How will you use your MSW degree to further that commitment?
The scholarship questions are not required for submitting the admission application. Your responses will have no bearing on the quality of your application and admission decision.
You can upload your responses after submitting your application by logging into your GradCAS account. However, scholarships will only be considered if you provide your response to the questions.