Grand Rapids, Michigan

Calvin University MSW Programs

CSWE candidacySchool of Graduate & Continuing StudiesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Calvin University Offer?

Calvin University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $44,400.

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The Calvin University MSW

Specializations named on Calvin University's pages: Clinical track and Macro track.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Calvin University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Summer (May) for advanced standing, Fall for regular standing36 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part timeTwo field placements totaling 900 hours (regular standing); one 500-hour field placement (advanced standing)GRE not required$740 per credit hour

From Calvin University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.

How Calvin University Compares

Calvin University's lowest estimated tuition, $44,400 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (204th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

Calvin UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$44,400$51,961$40,180
Credits606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Other Social Work Degrees at Calvin University

  • Social Work Major (BSW). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Calvin University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Calvin University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From Calvin University's MSW to a Michigan License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Limited LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours4,000 hours of post-degree supervised work experience accrued over not…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMSW (Clinical))Independent clinical practice

Michigan license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Calvin University

Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:

Calvin University MSW: Common Questions

Is Calvin University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Calvin University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.

Does Calvin University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.

Does Calvin University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 36 credits; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last seven years; minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 in 300-level social work courses.

How Much Does Calvin University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $740 per credit hour (about $44,400 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Calvin University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (MSW): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Calvin University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW): Two field placements totaling 900 hours (regular standing); one 500-hour field placement (advanced standing).

More MSW Programs in Michigan

Sources

  1. calvin.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs