Bluffton University · Bluffton, Ohio
Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University?
Master of Social Work (online, Bluffton University and Goshen College partnership) is a MSW program at Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio, offered online. It requires 57 credit hours and takes 2 to 4 years. At $535 per credit, estimated tuition is $30,495 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Bluffton University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 57 credit hours |
| Length | 2 to 4 years |
| Advanced standing | 30 credit hours; 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 10 years; applicants with an older BSW are considered based on social work experience |
| Field education | 900 clock hours in two field placements (500 clock hours in one placement for advanced standing) |
| Start terms | August, January and April (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $535 per credit hour (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Mental health |
From bluffton.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 $30,495 is the 87th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 57 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 27 credits, about $14,445 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Ohio License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
- Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Ohio license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) at Bluffton University Cost?
$535 per credit hour. That works out to about $30,495 for 57 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Bluffton University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership)?
57 credit hours, 2 to 4 years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credit hours; 1 to 2 years (as few as 12 months); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the last 10 years; applicants with an older BSW are considered based on social work experience.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) Require?
900 clock hours in two field placements (500 clock hours in one placement for advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Online, Bluffton University and Goshen College Partnership) CSWE Accredited?
Bluffton University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.