Mount Mary University · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Master of Social Work (Online)

MSWCSWE candidacyOnline

What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online) at Mount Mary University?

Master of Social Work (online) is a MSW program at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offered online. It requires 57 total credits with minimum electives, 61 with maximum electives (traditional plan); 29 total credits with minimum electives for advanced standing and takes 2-3 years full time without a BSW. At $760 per credit, estimated tuition is $43,320 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Mount Mary University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formatonline
Credits57 total credits with minimum electives, 61 with maximum electives (traditional plan); 29 total credits with minimum electives for advanced standing
Length2-3 years full time without a BSW
Advanced standingOne year; Bachelor's degree in social work from a regionally accredited college and a CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 credits
Tuition$760 per credit (Social Work graduate rate), 2026-27 (Summer 2026-Spring 2027)
SpecializationsClinical; Child & Family

From mtmary.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 $43,320 is the 198th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
  • Its 57 credits compare with a median of 60.

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After This MSW: The Wisconsin License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the APSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,000…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Wisconsin 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 Mount Mary University Cost?

$760 per credit (Social Work graduate rate), 2026-27 (Summer 2026-Spring 2027). That works out to about $43,320 for 57 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Mount Mary University.

How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online)?

57 total credits with minimum electives, 61 with maximum electives (traditional plan); 29 total credits with minimum electives for advanced standing, 2-3 years full time without a BSW, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Social Work (Online) Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. One year; Bachelor's degree in social work from a regionally accredited college and a CSWE-accredited program; 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 credits.

Is Master of Social Work (Online) CSWE Accredited?

Mount Mary University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

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Sources

  1. mtmary.edu: Master of Social Work (online) program page, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. CSWE, directory of accredited programs (September 2026)

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