Marist University · Poughkeepsie, New York
Master of Social Work (Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online) at Marist University?
Master of Social Work (online) is a MSW program at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, New York, offered online. It requires 64 credits (two-year); 32 credits (advanced standing) and takes one-year (advanced standing) or two-year formats. At $1,030 per credit, estimated tuition is $65,920 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credits). Marist University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.
Formerly Marist College.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 64 credits (two-year); 32 credits (advanced standing) |
| Length | One-year (advanced standing) or two-year formats |
| Advanced standing | 32 credits; One year; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program with a 3.0 GPA |
| Field education | 1,100 hours of clinical internship training (two-year); 650 hours (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $1,030 per credit (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Trauma-informed practice |
From marist.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 $65,920 is the 307th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 64 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,100 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 32 credits, about $32,960 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New York 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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- 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 Social Work (Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online) at Marist University Cost?
$1,030 per credit. That works out to about $65,920 for 64 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Marist University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online)?
64 credits (two-year); 32 credits (advanced standing), One-year (advanced standing) or two-year formats, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 32 credits; One year; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program with a 3.0 GPA.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Online) Require?
1,100 hours of clinical internship training (two-year); 650 hours (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Online) CSWE Accredited?
Marist University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.