Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Social and Behavioral SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does Northern Arizona University Offer?

Northern Arizona University offers 2 MSW options, all online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (39 units). Published tuition: Online graduate tuition $12,564 per year plus $536 fees; MSW program fee $690 per semester.

2 MSW Options at Northern Arizona University

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Northern Arizona University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work, 2-Year Program (online)Two 450-hour internships for a total of 900 hoursOnline graduate tuition $12,564 per year plus $536 fees; MSW program fee $690 per semester
Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing ProgramStarts: Summer, Spring39 units, 1 yearOne internship for a total of 450 hoursFlagstaff graduate tuition $13,582 per year (AZ resident) or $33,800 (non-resident) plus $1,622 fees; online graduate tuition $12,564 per year plus $536 fees; MSW program fee $690 per semester

From Northern Arizona 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 Northern Arizona University Compares

Its MSW requires 39 to 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 59 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in Arizona and 157th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Northern Arizona UniversityArizona medianU.S. median
Credits39–606060

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 Northern Arizona University

Is Northern Arizona University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northern Arizona 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 Northern Arizona University awarded 59 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Northern Arizona University's MSW to a Arizona 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 3,200 hours of supervised work experience in clinical social …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Northern Arizona University MSW: Common Questions

Is Northern Arizona University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northern Arizona 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 Northern Arizona University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work, 2-Year Program (online) and Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program are offered online.

Does Northern Arizona University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program: 39 units; 1 year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution within the last 5 years, or within the last 10 years plus a minimum of five years of human service experience.

How Much Does Northern Arizona University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work, 2-Year Program (online): Online graduate tuition $12,564 per year plus $536 fees; MSW program fee $690 per semester. Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program: Flagstaff graduate tuition $13,582 per year (AZ resident) or $33,800 (non-resident) plus $1,622 fees; online graduate tuition $12,564 per year plus $536 fees; MSW program fee $690 per semester. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Northern Arizona University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work, 2-Year Program (online): Two 450-hour internships for a total of 900 hours. Master of Social Work, 1-Year Advanced Standing Program: One internship for a total of 450 hours.

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Sources

  1. in.nau.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. Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

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