Columbia College · Columbia, Missouri
Master of Social Work (Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online) at Columbia College?
Master of Social Work (online) is a MSW program at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, offered online. It requires 66 credit hours (traditional); 30 credit hours (advanced standing) and takes 2 years full time or 4 years part time (traditional); 1 year full time or 2 years part time (advanced standing). At $600 per credit, estimated tuition is $39,600 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Columbia College's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 66 credit hours (traditional); 30 credit hours (advanced standing) |
| Length | 2 years full time or 4 years part time (traditional); 1 year full time or 2 years part time (advanced standing) |
| Advanced standing | 1 year full time or 2 years part time; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and a 3.0 overall GPA; applicants outside listed eligible states restricted to the part-time track |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | $600 per credit hour (graduate programs) |
| Specializations | Advanced Clinical Practice (optional military social work focus); Organizational Leadership and Change |
From ccis.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 $39,600 is the 164th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 66 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The Missouri License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours of supervised experience obtained in no less than …
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Missouri license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online) at Columbia College Cost?
$600 per credit hour (graduate programs). That works out to about $39,600 for 66 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Columbia College.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online)?
66 credit hours (traditional); 30 credit hours (advanced standing), 2 years full time or 4 years part time (traditional); 1 year full time or 2 years part time (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 1 year full time or 2 years part time; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and a 3.0 overall GPA; applicants outside listed eligible states restricted to the part-time track.
Is Master of Social Work (Online) CSWE Accredited?
Columbia College's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.