Big Rapids, Michigan

Ferris State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Arts, Sciences & EducationPublic

What MSW Options Does Ferris State University Offer?

Ferris State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: Graduate tuition: $817 per credit hour for U.S. residents and Canada; $1,222 per credit hour international (effective Fall 2026).

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The Ferris State University MSW

Specializations named on Ferris State University's pages: School Social Worker Track.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Ferris State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master's of Social Work (MSW)Starts: FallOfferedFoundation practicum of 280 and 240 hours plus advanced practicum of 160, 240 and 240 hours, each with a 10-hour seminarGraduate tuition: $817 per credit hour for U.S. residents and Canada; $1,222 per credit hour international (effective Fall 2026)

From Ferris State University'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 Ferris State University Compares

It awarded 35 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 10 in Michigan and 210th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Ferris State UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median

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 Ferris State University

Is Ferris State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Ferris State University'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 Ferris State University awarded 35 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Ferris State University's MSW to a Michigan License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Limited LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours4,000 hours of post-degree supervised work experience accrued over not…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMSW (Clinical))Independent clinical practice

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

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Ferris State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Ferris State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Ferris State University'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 Ferris State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master's of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.

Does Ferris State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master's of Social Work (MSW): Bachelor of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program; 3.20 overall GPA and 3.50 GPA in all social work courses.

How Much Does Ferris State University's MSW Cost?

Master's of Social Work (MSW): Graduate tuition: $817 per credit hour for U.S. residents and Canada; $1,222 per credit hour international (effective Fall 2026). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Ferris State University's MSW Require?

Master's of Social Work (MSW): Foundation practicum of 280 and 240 hours plus advanced practicum of 160, 240 and 240 hours, each with a 10-hour seminar.

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Sources

  1. ferris.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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