Arizona State University · Tempe, Arizona

Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online)

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What Should You Know About Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online) at Arizona State University?

Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, live online) is a MSW program at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, offered online. It requires 51, 54, 57 or 60 credit hours depending on plan of study and culminating experience and takes most students finish in two years; part-time option permitted. Arizona State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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ASU's MSW runs on campus, live online (ASU Sync) and fully online (ASU Online); CSWE accredits the School of Social Work's MSW in every format.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formatonline
Part timeOffered
Credits51, 54, 57 or 60 credit hours depending on plan of study and culminating experience
LengthMost students finish in two years; part-time option permitted
Field educationTwo internships of 480 hours each
GREGRE or MAT required only if junior/senior GPA is below 3.20
Start termsFall
SpecializationsAdvanced Direct Practice (ADP)

From socialwork.asu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
  • Its 480 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.

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After This MSW: The Arizona License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,200 hours of supervised work experience in clinical social …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Arizona license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.

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Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online): Common Questions

How Long Is Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online)?

51, 54, 57 or 60 credit hours depending on plan of study and culminating experience, Most students finish in two years; part-time option permitted, according to the school's program page.

How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online) Require?

Two internships of 480 hours each, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online) Require the GRE?

GRE or MAT required only if junior/senior GPA is below 3.20, according to Arizona State University's admissions information.

Is Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, Live Online) CSWE Accredited?

Arizona State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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Sources

  1. socialwork.asu.edu: Master of Social Work, Standard Program (ASU Sync, live online) program page, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. CSWE, directory of accredited programs (September 2026)

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