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Florida State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedCollege of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does Florida State University Offer?

Florida State University offers 3 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $27,084.

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3 MSW Options at Florida State University

Specializations named on Florida State University's pages: Clinical Social Work and Social Leadership.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Florida State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Tallahassee campus)Starts: Fall, Spring39 credit hours432 contact hours (first-year internship) plus 512 contact hours (second-year internship); advanced standing 512 contact hoursGRE not required$479.32 per credit hour resident; $1,278.04 per credit hour out-of-state (Main Campus graduate tuition and fees, general graduate rate, 2026-2027)
Master of Social Work (Panama City campus)Starts: FallOfferedAbout 512 internship hours (advanced standing)GRE not required$444.26 per credit hour resident; $1,242.98 per credit hour out-of-state (Panama City Campus graduate tuition and fees, general graduate rate, 2026-2027)
Online Master of Social Work39 credit hours, 16 months; part-time option in two years2 field placements (traditional); 1 field placement (advanced standing)GRE not required$444 per credit hour in-state; $625 per credit hour out-of-state

From Florida 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 Florida State University Compares

Florida State University's lowest estimated tuition, $27,084 for Online Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (71st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 61 credits, against a national median of 60.

Florida State UniversityFlorida medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$27,084$27,084$40,180
Credits616060

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

MSW Dual Degrees at Florida State University

Certificates at Florida State University

  • Child Welfare Practice Certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at Florida State University

Is Florida State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Florida 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

From Florida State 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 State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Florida State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Florida 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 Florida State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does Florida State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Tallahassee campus): 39 credit hours; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program; graduates of more than seven years ago must submit a waiver. Master of Social Work (Panama City campus): BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past seven years; waiver possible for older degrees.

How Much Does Florida State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Tallahassee campus): $479.32 per credit hour resident; $1,278.04 per credit hour out-of-state (Main Campus graduate tuition and fees, general graduate rate, 2026-2027). Master of Social Work (Panama City campus): $444.26 per credit hour resident; $1,242.98 per credit hour out-of-state (Panama City Campus graduate tuition and fees, general graduate rate, 2026-2027). Online Master of Social Work: $444 per credit hour in-state; $625 per credit hour out-of-state (about $27,084 for 61 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Florida State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Tallahassee campus): GRE not required. Master of Social Work (Panama City campus): GRE not required. Online Master of Social Work: GRE not required.

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

Master of Social Work (Tallahassee campus): 432 contact hours (first-year internship) plus 512 contact hours (second-year internship); advanced standing 512 contact hours. Master of Social Work (Panama City campus): About 512 internship hours (advanced standing). Online Master of Social Work: 2 field placements (traditional); 1 field placement (advanced standing).

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Sources

  1. csw.fsu.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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