Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work and Child Advocacy, College for Community HealthPublic

What MSW Options Does Montclair State University Offer?

Montclair State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $57,720.

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2 MSW Options at Montclair State University

Specializations named on Montclair State University's pages: Children, Youth and Families.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Montclair State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW), in-person (Day or Evening cohort)Starts: Fall, Summer33 credits, 1 year full time; 2 years part time$962 per credit tuition plus $37.02 per credit mandatory fees ($999.02 total per credit), in-state and out-of-state, 2026-27 general master's rate
Online Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, SpringNot offeredTwo practicums: 400 hours (15 hours per week) and 500 hours (18 hours per week)$962 per credit tuition plus $37.02 per credit mandatory fees ($999.02 total per credit), in-state and out-of-state, 2026-27 general master's rate

From Montclair 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 Montclair State University Compares

Montclair State University's lowest estimated tuition, $57,720 for Master of Social Work (MSW), in-person (Day or Evening cohort), is above the national median of $40,180 (282nd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 122 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 8 in New Jersey and 78th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Montclair State UniversityNew Jersey medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$57,720$54,360$40,180
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.

Certificates at Montclair State University

  • Child Advocacy and Policy Certificate (can be added to the MSW), online
  • Harm Reduction Approaches to Substance Use Certificate (can be added to the MSW)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate (can be added to the MSW)

Is Montclair State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Montclair 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 Montclair State University awarded 122 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Montclair State University's MSW to a New Jersey License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of full-time experience in the practice of clinical…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

New Jersey license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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Montclair State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Montclair State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Montclair 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 Montclair State University Offer an Online MSW?

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

Does Montclair State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW), in-person (Day or Evening cohort): 33 credits; 1 year full time; 2 years part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution earned within five years of applying.

How Much Does Montclair State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW), in-person (Day or Evening cohort): $962 per credit tuition plus $37.02 per credit mandatory fees ($999.02 total per credit), in-state and out-of-state, 2026-27 general master's rate (about $57,720 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (MSW): $962 per credit tuition plus $37.02 per credit mandatory fees ($999.02 total per credit), in-state and out-of-state, 2026-27 general master's rate (about $57,720 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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

Online Master of Social Work (MSW): Two practicums: 400 hours (15 hours per week) and 500 hours (18 hours per week).

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Sources

  1. montclair.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. New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners, Division of Consumer Affairs

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