East Carolina University · Greenville, North Carolina

Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)

MSWCSWE-accreditedOn campus

What Should You Know About Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) at East Carolina University?

Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) is a MSW program at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, offered on campus. It requires 60 credit hours and takes 2 years full time. Published tuition: Fall 2026 main campus graduate tuition per semester (9+ hours): resident $2,493.54; non-resident $9,396.54; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and university fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credit hours). East Carolina University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formaton campus
Part timeFull time only
Credits60 credit hours
Length2 years full time
Advanced standing42 credit hours; 1 year, full time (both summer sessions, fall and spring); Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years
Field education1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing)
TuitionFall 2026 main campus graduate tuition per semester (9+ hours): resident $2,493.54; non-resident $9,396.54; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and university fees (2026-27)
SpecializationsClinical-Community Social Work Practice from a Relational Perspective

From chhs.ecu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
  • Its 1,032 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.

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After This MSW: The North Carolina License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice

North Carolina license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.

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Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing): Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) at East Carolina University Cost?

Fall 2026 main campus graduate tuition per semester (9+ hours): resident $2,493.54; non-resident $9,396.54; plus $45.00 per credit hour additional tuition for all MS of Social Work programs and university fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with East Carolina University.

How Long Is Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing)?

60 credit hours, 2 years full time, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. 42 credit hours; 1 year, full time (both summer sessions, fall and spring); Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 7 years.

How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) Require?

1,032 hours of field education (regular pathway); 672 hours (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.

Is Master of Social Work, Full-Time on Campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) CSWE Accredited?

East Carolina University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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Sources

  1. chhs.ecu.edu: Master of Social Work, full-time on campus (Regular Pathway and Advanced Standing) program page, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. CSWE, directory of accredited programs (September 2026)

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