University Park, Illinois
Governors State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Governors State University Offer?
Governors State University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). Estimated tuition starts at $25,260.
The Governors State University MSW
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) at Governors State University
Governors State University · University ParkFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$25,260$421/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Governors State University's pages: School Social Work Practice (Professional Educator License/PEL) and Children and Family Practice (Flex, Child Welfare Practice or Mental Health subspecialty).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Governors State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing)Starts: Summer, Fall | 32 credit hours, As little as one year full time; two-year part-time option | Four semesters of field education: 14 hours weekly at the generalist level and 16-20 hours weekly at the specialized level (advanced standing: 16-20 hours weekly in Fall and Spring) | 2026-2027 master's tuition (All Other Master's Programs): $421 per credit hour U.S. resident; $842 per credit hour non-U.S. resident |
From Governors 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 Governors State University Compares
Governors State University's lowest estimated tuition, $25,260 for Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing), is below the national median of $40,180 (55th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 42 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 17 in Illinois and 193rd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Governors State University | Illinois median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $25,260 | $39,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 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 Governors State University
- Social Work, B.S.W. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Governors State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Governors 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
Federal data (IPEDS) show Governors State University awarded 42 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Governors State University's MSW to a Illinois License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Governors State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$25,560$426/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa Campuses) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OKFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$24,792$413/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$25,742$422/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,826$430/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens Campus) at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · Athens, GAFormatOn campus312 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,860$431/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Governors State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Governors State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Governors 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 Governors State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Governors State University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Governors State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing): 32 credit hours; As little as one year full time; two-year part-time option; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Governors State University's MSW Cost?
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing): 2026-2027 master's tuition (All Other Master's Programs): $421 per credit hour U.S. resident; $842 per credit hour non-U.S. resident (about $25,260 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Governors State University's MSW Require?
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing): Four semesters of field education: 14 hours weekly at the generalist level and 16-20 hours weekly at the specialized level (advanced standing: 16-20 hours weekly in Fall and Spring).
More MSW Programs in Illinois
Sources
- govst.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
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation