Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, Ohio
Master of Social Work (MSW)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (MSW) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus?
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus in Bowling Green, Ohio, offered on campus and online. It requires 56 credit hours and takes 2 years full time; 3-4 years part time. At $573 per credit, estimated tuition is $32,115 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (35 credit hours). Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 56 credit hours |
| Length | 2 years full time; 3-4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 35 credit hours; 1 year (three semesters) full time beginning in summer; generally 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum 3.2 GPA in major coursework and graduation within the past three years, or a CSWE-accredited BSW plus LSW licensure and at least three years of field experience |
| Field education | 900-hour internship (500 hours for advanced standing) |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall, Summer (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | Main Campus graduate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027/Summer 2027: $573.49 per credit hour Ohio resident and $906.34 non-resident (instructional plus general fee); $6,881.88 Ohio resident and $10,876.08 non-resident for 12-18 credits per semester (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced Generalist: Gerontology (older adults); Advanced Generalist: Healthcare; Advanced Generalist: Children & Families |
From bgsu.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 $32,115 is the 93rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 56 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 500 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 21 credits, about $12,043 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 (MSW): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (MSW) at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Cost?
Main Campus graduate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027/Summer 2027: $573.49 per credit hour Ohio resident and $906.34 non-resident (instructional plus general fee); $6,881.88 Ohio resident and $10,876.08 non-resident for 12-18 credits per semester. That works out to about $32,115 for 56 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (MSW)?
56 credit hours, 2 years full time; 3-4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 35 credit hours; 1 year (three semesters) full time beginning in summer; generally 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum 3.2 GPA in major coursework and graduation within the past three years, or a CSWE-accredited BSW plus LSW licensure and at least three years of field experience.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require?
900-hour internship (500 hours for advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.