Grand View University · Des Moines, Iowa
Social Work (M.S.W.)
What Should You Know About Social Work (M.S.W.) at Grand View University?
Social Work (M.S.W.) is a MSW program at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa, offered on campus and online. It requires 59 credits (regular standing); 35 credits (advanced standing) and takes accelerated (3-term) schedule, regular schedule, full or part time. At $615 per credit, estimated tuition is $36,285 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Grand View 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 and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 59 credits (regular standing); 35 credits (advanced standing) |
| Length | Accelerated (3-term) schedule, regular schedule, full or part time |
| Advanced standing | Graduated in the last 10 years from a CSWE-accredited BSW program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 overall or in the last 60 hours |
| Start terms | Summer, Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | $615 per credit hour (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Administration and Leadership; Clinical Social Work; School Social Work |
From grandview.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 $36,285 is the 126th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 59 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The Iowa License Path
- 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 hoursSupervised clinical experience of at least two years, beginning after …
- Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice
Iowa 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.): Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work (M.S.W.) at Grand View University Cost?
$615 per credit hour. That works out to about $36,285 for 59 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Grand View University.
How Long Is Social Work (M.S.W.)?
59 credits (regular standing); 35 credits (advanced standing), Accelerated (3-term) schedule, regular schedule, full or part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Social Work (M.S.W.) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. Graduated in the last 10 years from a CSWE-accredited BSW program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 overall or in the last 60 hours.
Is Social Work (M.S.W.) CSWE Accredited?
Grand View University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.