Cincinnati, Ohio

Mount St. Joseph University MSW Programs

CSWE pre-candidacyDepartment of Social Work, School of Health SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Mount St. Joseph University Offer?

Mount St. Joseph University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is in CSWE pre-candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $42,000.

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The Mount St. Joseph University MSW

Specializations named on Mount St. Joseph University's pages: Behavioral Health/Medicine and Advanced Generalist Practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Mount St. Joseph University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)12 months300 practicum hours in year one and 600 in year two (600 hours for advanced standing)No GRE required$700 per credit hour

From Mount St. Joseph 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 Mount St. Joseph University Compares

Mount St. Joseph University's lowest estimated tuition, $42,000 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (189th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

Mount St. Joseph UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$42,000$39,900$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.

Other Social Work Degrees at Mount St. Joseph University

Is Mount St. Joseph University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Mount St. Joseph 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 Mount St. Joseph 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

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Mount St. Joseph University MSW: Common Questions

Is Mount St. Joseph University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Mount St. Joseph 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 Mount St. Joseph University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Mount St. Joseph University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.

Does Mount St. Joseph University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 12 months; Undergraduate social work degree completed within the last 10 years, an undergraduate statistics course and a 2.5 GPA.

How Much Does Mount St. Joseph University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $700 per credit hour (about $42,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Mount St. Joseph University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (MSW): No GRE required.

How Many Field Hours Does Mount St. Joseph University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 300 practicum hours in year one and 600 in year two (600 hours for advanced standing).

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Sources

  1. msj.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)

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