East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, Tennessee
Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) at East Tennessee State University?
Master of Social Work (Johnson City main campus or 100% online) is a MSW program at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, offered on campus and online. It requires 63 total credit hours (traditional program); 37 total credit hours (advanced standing) and takes traditional full-time program: two years. Published tuition: General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. East Tennessee State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 63 total credit hours (traditional program); 37 total credit hours (advanced standing) |
| Length | Traditional full-time program: two years |
| Advanced standing | Undergraduate degree in social work (BSW); full-time and part-time options |
| Field education | 430 generalist field hours over 2 semesters plus 600 advanced practice field hours over 2 semesters |
| Tuition | General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Clinical concentration |
From etsu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Its 63 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The Tennessee 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 hoursAt least two years of practice as an LMSW (or temporary LMSW) under su…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Tennessee license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) at East Tennessee State University Cost?
General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027: $692 per credit hour in-state (maintenance fee $549 plus program service fee $143); $1,533 per credit hour out-of-state; 100% online out-of-state eRate $856.50 per credit hour; per-semester caps apply. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with East Tennessee State University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online)?
63 total credit hours (traditional program); 37 total credit hours (advanced standing), Traditional full-time program: two years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Undergraduate degree in social work (BSW); full-time and part-time options.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) Require?
430 generalist field hours over 2 semesters plus 600 advanced practice field hours over 2 semesters, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Johnson City Main Campus or 100% Online) CSWE Accredited?
East Tennessee State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.