Goshen College · Goshen, Indiana
Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College?
Master of Social Work (online, with Bluffton University) is a MSW program at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, offered online. It requires 57 credits (foundation); 30 credits (advanced standing) and takes 2-4 years (foundation); 1-2 years (advanced standing). At $535 per credit, estimated tuition is $30,495 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Goshen College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 57 credits (foundation); 30 credits (advanced standing) |
| Length | 2-4 years (foundation); 1-2 years (advanced standing) |
| Advanced standing | 30 credits; 1-2 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last 10 years; older BSW by special request |
| Field education | 900 hours (foundation); 500 hours (advanced standing) |
| Start terms | August (foundation), January, May or August (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $535 per credit hour (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Mental Health |
From goshen.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 $30,495 is the 87th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 57 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 27 credits, about $14,445 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Indiana License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of clinical social work experience after the gradua…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Indiana license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) at Goshen College Cost?
$535 per credit hour. That works out to about $30,495 for 57 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Goshen College.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University)?
57 credits (foundation); 30 credits (advanced standing), 2-4 years (foundation); 1-2 years (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 30 credits; 1-2 years; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last 10 years; older BSW by special request.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) Require?
900 hours (foundation); 500 hours (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Online, With Bluffton University) CSWE Accredited?
Goshen College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.