Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, Kentucky

Hybrid Standard MSW Program

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What Should You Know About Hybrid Standard MSW Program at Northern Kentucky University?

Hybrid Standard MSW Program is a MSW program at Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky, offered hybrid. It requires 60 semester hours and takes two years following the full-time advising schedule. At $660 per credit, estimated tuition is $39,600 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Northern Kentucky University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formathybrid
Credits60 semester hours
LengthTwo years following the full-time advising schedule
Advanced standing30 credit hours; One year; CSWE-accredited BSW with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, social work GPA of 3.5 and a statistics course with a C or higher; must start within 10 years of BSW graduation
Start termsSummer
TuitionMaster of Social Work: $660 per credit hour KY resident; $678 Graduate Metro; $927 non-resident (2026-27)
SpecializationsTrauma-informed care; Forensic social work; Gerontology

From nku.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 $39,600 is the 164th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
  • Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
  • Advanced standing drops 30 credits, about $19,800 in tuition at the published rate.

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After This MSW: The Kentucky 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 CSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursMinimum of two years of post-master's supervised clinical experience; …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

Kentucky license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.

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Hybrid Standard MSW Program: Common Questions

How Much Does Hybrid Standard MSW Program at Northern Kentucky University Cost?

Master of Social Work: $660 per credit hour KY resident; $678 Graduate Metro; $927 non-resident. That works out to about $39,600 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Northern Kentucky University.

How Long Is Hybrid Standard MSW Program?

60 semester hours, Two years following the full-time advising schedule, according to the school's program page.

Does Hybrid Standard MSW Program Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. 30 credit hours; One year; CSWE-accredited BSW with cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, social work GPA of 3.5 and a statistics course with a C or higher; must start within 10 years of BSW graduation.

Is Hybrid Standard MSW Program CSWE Accredited?

Northern Kentucky University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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Sources

  1. nku.edu: Hybrid Standard MSW Program 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