Fort Valley, Georgia
Fort Valley State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Fort Valley State University Offer?
Fort Valley State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $12,474.
The Fort Valley State University MSW
Master of Social Work (Online) at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University · Fort ValleyFormatOnlineCredits54Est. tuition$12,474$231/creditAccreditationCandidacy
Specializations named on Fort Valley State University's pages: Mental Health Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counseling.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Fort Valley State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (online) | 30 credit hours, 1 year | $231 per credit hour (FVSU Online graduate rate) plus an Online Learning Fee of $380 for students in all-online classes |
From Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley State University Compares
Fort Valley State University's lowest estimated tuition, $12,474 for Master of Social Work (online), is below the national median of $40,180 (8th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 54 credits, against a national median of 60.
| Fort Valley State University | Georgia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $12,474 | $20,288 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 54 | 60 | 60 |
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 Fort Valley State University
- Bachelor of Social Work. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Fort Valley State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Fort Valley State University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
From Fort Valley State University's MSW to a Georgia License
- 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 hoursThree years' full-time supervised experience after the master's degree…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Georgia license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Fort Valley State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Maestría En Trabajo Social (MSW), Especialidad En Trabajo Social Clínico - Online / Presencial at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro · San Juan, PRFormatOnline, On campusCredits57Est. tuition$12,939$227/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University · Boone, NCFormatOnlineCredits33Est. tuition$11,359$344/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work - 100% Online Advanced Standing at Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Online) at University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama · Florence, ALFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits30Est. tuition$14,850$495/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline Advanced Standing Master of Social Work at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, ARFormatOnlineCredits32Est. tuition$15,151$473/creditAccreditationCSWE
Fort Valley State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Fort Valley State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Fort Valley State University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.
Does Fort Valley State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work (online) is offered online.
Does Fort Valley State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (online): 30 credit hours; 1 year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution.
How Much Does Fort Valley State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (online): $231 per credit hour (FVSU Online graduate rate) plus an Online Learning Fee of $380 for students in all-online classes (about $12,474 for 54 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
More MSW Programs in Georgia
Sources
- fvsu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)