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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Offer?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: General graduate rate for 100% online programs (Social Work listed): $557 per credit in-state ($754 per credit with fees); out-of-state $613 per credit ($826 with fees).

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The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania MSW

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online)Starts: FallTwo semesters shorter than the two-year programAt least 900 practicum hours (four semesters of practicum in two settings for the two-year program)GRE not requiredGeneral graduate rate for 100% online programs (Social Work listed): $557 per credit in-state ($754 per credit with fees); out-of-state $613 per credit ($826 with fees)

From Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania'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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 14 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 15th of 17 in Pennsylvania and 294th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania medianU.S. median
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 Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  • Social Work (B.S.W.) (on campus, online and hybrid). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

Federal data (IPEDS) show Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania awarded 14 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW to a Pennsylvania License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania MSW: Common Questions

Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.

Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online): Two semesters shorter than the two-year program; BSW.

How Much Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online): General graduate rate for 100% online programs (Social Work listed): $557 per credit in-state ($754 per credit with fees); out-of-state $613 per credit ($826 with fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Require the GRE for Its MSW?

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

How Many Field Hours Does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (online): At least 900 practicum hours (four semesters of practicum in two settings for the two-year program).

More MSW Programs in Pennsylvania

Sources

  1. bloomu.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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