Erikson Institute · Chicago, Illinois
Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) at Erikson Institute?
Master of Social Work (hybrid or online) is a MSW program at Erikson Institute in Chicago, Illinois, offered hybrid and online. It requires 52 credit hours and takes 20, 28, 32 or 40 months. At $1,030 per credit, estimated tuition is $53,560 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (up to 21 credit hours waived). Erikson Institute's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | hybrid and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 52 credit hours |
| Length | 20, 28, 32 or 40 months |
| Advanced standing | Up to 21 credit hours waived; 12-month accelerated or 20-month program; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within ten years of entering the MSW program |
| Field education | 900 field hours over 2 years |
| GRE | No GRE required |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | $1,030 per credit hour (Master of Social Work, 2025-26 financial aid award year); annual student fees $600 |
| Specializations | Clinical Practice: Children, Adolescents & Adults; Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health |
From erikson.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 $53,560 is the 262nd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 52 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 31 credits, about $31,930 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Illinois License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) at Erikson Institute Cost?
$1,030 per credit hour (Master of Social Work, 2025-26 financial aid award year); annual student fees $600. That works out to about $53,560 for 52 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Erikson Institute.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online)?
52 credit hours, 20, 28, 32 or 40 months, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Up to 21 credit hours waived; 12-month accelerated or 20-month program; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within ten years of entering the MSW program.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) Require?
900 field hours over 2 years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) Require the GRE?
No GRE required, according to Erikson Institute's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Hybrid or Online) CSWE Accredited?
Erikson Institute's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.