Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedPhyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, College of Social Work and Criminal JusticePublic

What MSW Options Does Florida Atlantic University Offer?

Florida Atlantic University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $11,155.

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2 MSW Options at Florida Atlantic University

Specializations named on Florida Atlantic University's pages: Advanced clinical social work practice and Clinical practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Florida Atlantic University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
MSW On Campus/Online Blend (Boca Raton and Davie)Starts: Spring, Summer, Fall2, 3, 4 or 5 semestersGRE not required$371.82 per credit hour for residents; $1,125.06 per credit hour for non-residents (graduate tuition and fees, 2026-2027)
Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced StandingStarts: SummerAs few as 3 semestersGRE not required$371.82 per credit hour for Florida residents (graduate tuition and fees, 2026-2027; online courses add a $30 per credit distance learning fee)

From Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University Compares

Florida Atlantic University's lowest estimated tuition, $11,155 for Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing, is below the national median of $40,180 (2nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 30 to 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

Florida Atlantic UniversityFlorida medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$11,155$27,084$40,180
Credits30–606060

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Certificates at Florida Atlantic University

  • Graduate Certificate in Addiction
  • Child Welfare Certificate, online
  • Healthy Aging Certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at Florida Atlantic University

Is Florida Atlantic University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Florida Atlantic 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

From Florida Atlantic University's MSW to a Florida License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo years of post-master's supervised experience under an LCSW, consis…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Florida Atlantic University MSW: Common Questions

Is Florida Atlantic University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing is offered online.

Does Florida Atlantic University Offer Advanced Standing?

MSW On Campus/Online Blend (Boca Raton and Davie): 2, 3, 4 or 5 semesters; Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited program within the last five years. Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing: As few as 3 semesters; Florida residents with a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last 5 years and a minimum 3.5 GPA in the final 60 BSW credits.

How Much Does Florida Atlantic University's MSW Cost?

MSW On Campus/Online Blend (Boca Raton and Davie): $371.82 per credit hour for residents; $1,125.06 per credit hour for non-residents (graduate tuition and fees, 2026-2027) (about $22,309 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing: $371.82 per credit hour for Florida residents (graduate tuition and fees, 2026-2027; online courses add a $30 per credit distance learning fee) (about $11,155 for 30 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Florida Atlantic University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

MSW On Campus/Online Blend (Boca Raton and Davie): GRE not required. Master of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing: GRE not required.

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Sources

  1. fau.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. Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

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