Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Behavioral and Health SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does Middle Tennessee State University Offer?

Middle Tennessee State University offers an MSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: General graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027: in-state $623 per credit hour (hours 1-10; $123 per credit hour for hours 11 and up); out-of-state $1,722 per credit hour (hours 1-10); program services fee additional.

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The Middle Tennessee State University MSW

Specializations named on Middle Tennessee State University's pages: Advanced generalist social work practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Middle Tennessee State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Social Work, M.S.W. (advanced generalist)Starts: Fall, SpringOffered400-hour foundation placement plus 500-hour concentration placementGeneral graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027: in-state $623 per credit hour (hours 1-10; $123 per credit hour for hours 11 and up); out-of-state $1,722 per credit hour (hours 1-10); program services fee additional

From Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 10 in Tennessee and 224th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Middle Tennessee State UniversityTennessee medianU.S. median
Credits606060

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 Middle Tennessee State University

  • Social Work, B.S.W. (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Middle Tennessee State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Middle Tennessee State University's MSW to a Tennessee License

  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 two years of practice as an LMSW (or temporary LMSW) under su…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Middle Tennessee State University

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Middle Tennessee State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Middle Tennessee State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Middle Tennessee 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 Middle Tennessee State University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Middle Tennessee State University's MSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does Middle Tennessee State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Social Work, M.S.W. (advanced generalist): Undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

How Much Does Middle Tennessee State University's MSW Cost?

Social Work, M.S.W. (advanced generalist): General graduate rate, Fall 2026/Spring 2027: in-state $623 per credit hour (hours 1-10; $123 per credit hour for hours 11 and up); out-of-state $1,722 per credit hour (hours 1-10); program services fee additional. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Middle Tennessee State University's MSW Require?

Social Work, M.S.W. (advanced generalist): 400-hour foundation placement plus 500-hour concentration placement.

More MSW Programs in Tennessee

Sources

  1. mtsu.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. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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