Governors State University · University Park, Illinois
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing)
What Should You Know About Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) at Governors State University?
Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) is a MSW program at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, offered on campus. It requires 60 credit hours and takes as little as two years full time; three- or four-year part-time options. At $421 per credit, estimated tuition is $25,260 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). Governors State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credit hours |
| Length | As little as two years full time; three- or four-year part-time options |
| Advanced standing | 32 credit hours; As little as one year full time; two-year part-time option; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program |
| Field education | 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) |
| Start terms | Summer, Fall |
| Tuition | 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 (2026-27) |
| Specializations | School Social Work Practice (Professional Educator License/PEL); Children and Family Practice (Flex, Child Welfare Practice or Mental Health subspecialty) |
From govst.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 $25,260 is the 55th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 28 credits, about $11,788 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Illinois 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 hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing): Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) at Governors State University Cost?
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. That works out to about $25,260 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Governors State University.
How Long Is Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing)?
60 credit hours, As little as two years full time; three- or four-year part-time options, according to the school's program page.
Does Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 32 credit hours; As little as one year full time; two-year part-time option; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Many Field Hours Does Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) Require?
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), according to the school's program page.
Is Social Work, M.S.W. (Full Program and Advanced Standing) CSWE Accredited?
Governors State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.