San Diego, California

National University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedNational University, JFK School of Psychology and Social SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does National University Offer?

National University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Published tuition: $776 per credit; $215 course material fee per course; total estimated cost of program $51,310 (tuition data updated September 3, 2026).

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Northcentral University's MSW moved to National University when the two merged; the program runs under National University's CSWE listing.

The National University MSW

Specializations named on National University's pages: Professional Practice with Individuals and Families.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at National University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (online; Generalist track and Advanced Standing track)Starts: Weekly (every Monday)36 credit hours, As little as 12 monthsNo exams required$776 per credit; $215 course material fee per course; total estimated cost of program $51,310 (tuition data updated September 3, 2026)

From National 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 National University Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

National UniversityCalifornia 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.

Is National University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

National 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

From National University's MSW to a California License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (California Law and Ethics Exam (must be taken annually until passed to renew the ASW registration, and passed to receive a subsequent registration))For the ASW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 supervised weeks, including …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With National University

Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools:

National University MSW: Common Questions

Is National University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

National 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 National University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (online; Generalist track and Advanced Standing track) is offered online.

Does National University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (online; Generalist track and Advanced Standing track): 36 credit hours; As little as 12 months; BSW or BSSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past five years (with some approved exceptions).

How Much Does National University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (online; Generalist track and Advanced Standing track): $776 per credit; $215 course material fee per course; total estimated cost of program $51,310 (tuition data updated September 3, 2026). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does National University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (online; Generalist track and Advanced Standing track): No exams required.

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Sources

  1. nu.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. California Board of Behavioral Sciences

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