Georgian Court University · Lakewood, New Jersey
Master of Social Work (MSW)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (MSW) at Georgian Court University?
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, offered hybrid. It requires 65 credits (49 coursework, 16 field practicum) and takes 2 years full time; 4 years part time. At $840 per credit, estimated tuition is $54,600 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credits, including 8 credits of field practicum). Georgian Court University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | hybrid |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 65 credits (49 coursework, 16 field practicum) |
| Length | 2 years full time; 4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 32 credits, including 8 credits of field practicum; 1 year full time; more than one year part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA |
| Field education | 16 credits of field practicum (8 credits for advanced standing) |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | $840 per credit |
| Specializations | Advanced Generalist Practice |
From georgian.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 $54,600 is the 273rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 65 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 33 credits, about $27,720 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New Jersey 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 hoursAt least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New Jersey license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (MSW): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (MSW) at Georgian Court University Cost?
$840 per credit. That works out to about $54,600 for 65 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Georgian Court University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (MSW)?
65 credits (49 coursework, 16 field practicum), 2 years full time; 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 32 credits, including 8 credits of field practicum; 1 year full time; more than one year part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require?
16 credits of field practicum (8 credits for advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?
Georgian Court University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.