Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Jacksonville State University Offer?
Jacksonville State University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 hours). Estimated tuition starts at $24,000.
The Jacksonville State University MSW
- FormatHybrid900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$24,000$400/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Jacksonville State University's pages: Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice (emphasis on smaller, rural and non-urban areas).
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Jacksonville State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall (Traditional), Spring (Advanced Standing), Summer (Advanced Standing) | 39 hours, One calendar year, full time only | 900 clock hours (Two-Year Traditional); minimum of 450 clock hours (One-Year Advanced Standing) | Social Work (SW) courses $400 per credit hour (differentiated graduate course rate); standard graduate rate $443 per credit hour in-state, $720 out-of-state; possible program/course fees additional |
From Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University Compares
Jacksonville State University's lowest estimated tuition, $24,000 for Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (47th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 41 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 8 in Alabama and 194th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Jacksonville State University | Alabama median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $24,000 | $28,800 | $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 Jacksonville State University
- Bachelor of Social Work. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Jacksonville State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University awarded 41 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Jacksonville State University's MSW to a Alabama License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursNot less than 3,000 work hours of post-master's experience and 96 hour…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Alabama license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Jacksonville State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (3-Year Part Time, Extended/Continuing Education) at California State University-Dominguez Hills
California State University-Dominguez Hills · Carson, CAFormatOn campusCredits60Est. tuition$24,000$400/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$23,940$363/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana · Evansville, INFormatOnline, Hybrid, On campusCredits54Est. tuition$24,135$447/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NVFormatOn campusCredits63Est. tuition$24,145$383/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$24,213$475/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Jacksonville State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Jacksonville State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Jacksonville State University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Jacksonville State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 39 hours; One calendar year, full time only; Undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program, a grade of B or better in the BSW internship, and a BSW earned within seven years.
How Much Does Jacksonville State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: Social Work (SW) courses $400 per credit hour (differentiated graduate course rate); standard graduate rate $443 per credit hour in-state, $720 out-of-state; possible program/course fees additional (about $24,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Jacksonville State University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 900 clock hours (Two-Year Traditional); minimum of 450 clock hours (One-Year Advanced Standing).