Columbus, Ohio

Capital University MSW Programs

CSWE candidacySocial Work DepartmentPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Capital University Offer?

Capital University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $41,890.

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The Capital University MSW

Specializations named on Capital University's pages: Advanced Generalist Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Capital University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work in Advanced Generalist PracticeStarts: Summer (ASAP)36 credit hours, 1 year; three semesters beginning in summer and ending the following spring900 field hours (238 hours in MSW I and 672 hours in MSW II); ASAP students complete 672 hours$710 per credit hour

From Capital 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 Capital University Compares

Capital University's lowest estimated tuition, $41,890 for Master of Social Work in Advanced Generalist Practice, is above the national median of $40,180 (186th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 59 credits, against a national median of 60.

Capital UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$41,890$39,900$40,180
Credits596060

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 Capital University

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

Is Capital University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Capital 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 Capital University's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Capital University

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Capital University MSW: Common Questions

Is Capital University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Capital 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 Capital University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Capital University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does Capital University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work in Advanced Generalist Practice: 36 credit hours; 1 year; three semesters beginning in summer and ending the following spring; BSW or international social work degree from a CSWE-accredited institution, minimum 3.0 GPA and a B or better in all undergraduate social work and research methods courses.

How Much Does Capital University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work in Advanced Generalist Practice: $710 per credit hour (about $41,890 for 59 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Master of Social Work in Advanced Generalist Practice: 900 field hours (238 hours in MSW I and 672 hours in MSW II); ASAP students complete 672 hours.

More MSW Programs in Ohio

Sources

  1. capital.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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