Chicopee, Massachusetts
College of Our Lady of the Elms MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does College of Our Lady of the Elms Offer?
College of Our Lady of the Elms offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $57,936.
The College of Our Lady of the Elms MSW
Master of Social Work (MSW) at College of Our Lady of the Elms
College of Our Lady of the Elms · ChicopeeFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits48Est. tuition$57,936$1,207/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on College of Our Lady of the Elms's pages: Primary care clinical social work and Macro social work.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at College of Our Lady of the Elms
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Offered | 900 practicum hours (advanced standing: 500 hours) | GRE not required | Social Work: $1,207 per credit (2026-2027 estimated graduate tuition and fees) |
From College of Our Lady of the Elms'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 College of Our Lady of the Elms Compares
College of Our Lady of the Elms's lowest estimated tuition, $57,936 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (286th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 48 credits, against a national median of 60.
| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $57,936 | $51,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 48 | 62 | 60 |
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 College of Our Lady of the Elms
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Online Degree-Completion) (BSW) (online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW CSWE Accredited?
College of Our Lady of the Elms'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 College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW to a Massachusetts License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With College of Our Lady of the Elms
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (MSW) at Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ramapo College of New Jersey · Mahwah, NJFormatHybrid1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$58,044$967/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus1,000 field hoursCredits49Est. tuition$57,820$1,180/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (on Campus, Chester, PA) at Widener University
Widener University · Chester, PAFormatOn campusCredits57Est. tuition$58,140$1,020/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (MSW), In-Person (Day or Evening Cohort) at Montclair State University
Montclair State University · Montclair, NJFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$57,720$962/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEHybrid Master of Social Work (Sacramento Campus) at University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific · Stockton, CAFormatHybridCredits55Est. tuition$57,475$1,045/creditAccreditationCSWE
College of Our Lady of the Elms MSW: Common Questions
Is College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW CSWE Accredited?
College of Our Lady of the Elms'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 College of Our Lady of the Elms Offer an Online MSW?
No. College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does College of Our Lady of the Elms Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Undergraduate degree in social work.
How Much Does College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): Social Work: $1,207 per credit (2026-2027 estimated graduate tuition and fees) (about $57,936 for 48 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does College of Our Lady of the Elms Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work (MSW): GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does College of Our Lady of the Elms's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 900 practicum hours (advanced standing: 500 hours).
More MSW Programs in Massachusetts
Sources
- elms.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure