Iona University · New Rochelle, New York

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)

MSSWCSWE candidacyHybrid

What Should You Know About Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at Iona University?

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) is a MSSW program at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, offered hybrid. It requires 60 credits and takes 2 years full time; 3-4 years part time. At $990 per credit, estimated tuition is $59,400 before fees. Iona University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

Program Details

DegreeMSSW
Formathybrid
Part timeOffered
Credits60 credits
Length2 years full time; 3-4 years part time
Advanced standingNot offered
Field education900 practicum hours over three semesters (150, 375 and 375 hours)
Start termsFall
Tuition$990 per credit, plus a program fee of $275 per fall/winter/spring term and $100 per summer or January session (2026-27)
SpecializationsInterprofessional Collaborative Practice

From iona.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 $59,400 is the 293rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
  • Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
  • Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.

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After This MSW: The New York License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

New York license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.

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Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW): Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at Iona University Cost?

$990 per credit, plus a program fee of $275 per fall/winter/spring term and $100 per summer or January session. That works out to about $59,400 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Iona University.

How Long Is Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)?

60 credits, 2 years full time; 3-4 years part time, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) Offer Advanced Standing?

No. The school's pages say the program has no advanced standing track.

How Many Field Hours Does Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) Require?

900 practicum hours over three semesters (150, 375 and 375 hours), according to the school's program page.

Is Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) CSWE Accredited?

Iona University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

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Sources

  1. iona.edu: Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program page, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. CSWE, directory of accredited programs (September 2026)

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs