Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, Ohio
Online Master of Social Work (MSW)
What Should You Know About Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Case Western Reserve University?
Online Master of Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, offered online. It requires 60 credit hours (traditional); 39 credits (advanced standing). At $1,700 per credit, estimated tuition is $102,000 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credits). Case Western Reserve 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 | 60 credit hours (traditional); 39 credits (advanced standing) |
| Advanced standing | 39 credits; 2 years; 5 semesters part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited (or CASWE-accredited) program; BSW holders are automatically considered |
| Field education | 900 hours of fieldwork (500 for advanced standing) |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | $1,700 per credit (1-11 credits); $25,500 flat rate per semester (12-18 credits) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Adult Behavioral Health; Child and Family Practice; Community Practice for Social Change; Trauma and Healing |
From case.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 $102,000 is the 343rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 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 21 credits, about $35,700 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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Online Master of Social Work (MSW): Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Case Western Reserve University Cost?
$1,700 per credit (1-11 credits); $25,500 flat rate per semester (12-18 credits). That works out to about $102,000 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Case Western Reserve University.
How Long Is Online Master of Social Work (MSW)?
60 credit hours (traditional); 39 credits (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 39 credits; 2 years; 5 semesters part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited (or CASWE-accredited) program; BSW holders are automatically considered.
How Many Field Hours Does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Require?
900 hours of fieldwork (500 for advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Case Western Reserve University's admissions information.
Is Online Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?
Case Western Reserve University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.