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Malone University MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does Malone University Offer?

Malone University offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE pre-candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $16,950.

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The Malone University MSW

Specializations named on Malone University's pages: Clinical Mental Health and Intercultural: Local and Global.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Malone University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW), onlineStarts: FallAs little as one year of full-time study400 practicum hours in the generalist year and 500 in the specialization year$565 per credit hour

From Malone 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 Malone University Compares

Malone University's lowest estimated tuition, $16,950 for Master of Social Work (MSW), online, is below the national median of $40,180 (15th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 30 credits, against a national median of 60.

Malone UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$16,950$39,900$40,180
Credits306060

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 Malone University

  • Bachelor of Social Work (on campus and online). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Malone University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Malone University's MSW is in CSWE pre-candidacy (September 2026), the first stage before candidacy. It is not yet accredited; confirm the program's timeline with the school before you enroll, since most state boards require a CSWE-accredited degree. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From Malone University's MSW to a Ohio License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the master's-level license (LMSW or similar)
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo full years (24 months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social wor…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LISW)Independent clinical practice

Ohio license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Malone University

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Malone University MSW: Common Questions

Is Malone University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Malone University's MSW is in CSWE pre-candidacy (September 2026), the first stage before candidacy. It is not yet accredited; confirm the program's timeline with the school before you enroll, since most state boards require a CSWE-accredited degree.

Does Malone University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW), online is offered online.

Does Malone University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW), online: As little as one year of full-time study; BSW from an accredited program.

How Much Does Malone University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW), online: $565 per credit hour (about $16,950 for 30 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Malone University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW), online: 400 practicum hours in the generalist year and 500 in the specialization year.

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Sources

  1. malone.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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