Ball State University · Muncie, Indiana
Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) at Ball State University?
Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) is a MSW program at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, offered hybrid. It requires 57 credits (traditional standing); 36 credits (advanced standing) and takes traditional: 2 years full time or 3 years part time; advanced standing: 1 year full time or 2 years part time. At $464 per credit, estimated tuition is $26,448 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Ball State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | hybrid |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 57 credits (traditional standing); 36 credits (advanced standing) |
| Length | Traditional: 2 years full time or 3 years part time; advanced standing: 1 year full time or 2 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 36 credits; 1 year (3 semesters; 4 with summer start) full time or 2 years part time; Bachelor of social work from a CSWE-accredited program, with no limit on how long ago it was earned |
| Start terms | Summer (advanced standing option) |
| Tuition | $464 per credit basic graduate tuition (Indiana resident); non-resident $1,269 per credit for main campus courses or $696 per credit for off-campus and online courses; fees extra (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced generalist (rural practice, with coursework in health, addictions and gerontology) |
From bsu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $26,448 is the 64th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 57 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 21 credits, about $9,744 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Indiana License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of clinical social work experience after the gradua…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Indiana license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) at Ball State University Cost?
$464 per credit basic graduate tuition (Indiana resident); non-resident $1,269 per credit for main campus courses or $696 per credit for off-campus and online courses; fees extra. That works out to about $26,448 for 57 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Ball State University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center)?
57 credits (traditional standing); 36 credits (advanced standing), Traditional: 2 years full time or 3 years part time; advanced standing: 1 year full time or 2 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 36 credits; 1 year (3 semesters; 4 with summer start) full time or 2 years part time; Bachelor of social work from a CSWE-accredited program, with no limit on how long ago it was earned.
Is Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) CSWE Accredited?
Ball State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.