Nampa, Idaho

Northwest Nazarene University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedNNU Department of Social Work, Graduate and Professional StudiesPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does Northwest Nazarene University Offer?

Northwest Nazarene University offers 2 MSW options, all online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Estimated tuition starts at $37,800.

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2 MSW Options at Northwest Nazarene University

Specializations named on Northwest Nazarene University's pages: Clinical Mental Health & Addictions, Integrated Clinical & Community Practice (ICCP) and Clinical Mental Health and Community Systems.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Northwest Nazarene University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online)Starts: Fall, SpringOffered$600 per credit plus $150 per semester technology fee (in person and live online)
Master of Social Work (fully online, asynchronous)Starts: Fall, SpringOffered$635 per credit plus $150 per semester technology fee

From Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University Compares

Northwest Nazarene University's lowest estimated tuition, $37,800 for Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online), is below the national median of $40,180 (141st lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 63 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 36 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 3 in Idaho and 208th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Northwest Nazarene UniversityIdaho medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$37,800$34,465$40,180
Credits636360

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

MSW Dual Degrees at Northwest Nazarene University

Other Social Work Degrees at Northwest Nazarene University

  • Social Work BA (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Northwest Nazarene University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University awarded 36 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Northwest Nazarene University's MSW to a Idaho License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam ((applicable exam for the license type))For the LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of supervised clinical social work experience over no fewe…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Northwest Nazarene University MSW: Common Questions

Is Northwest Nazarene University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online) and Master of Social Work (fully online, asynchronous) are offered online.

Does Northwest Nazarene University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online): advanced standing offered. Master of Social Work (fully online, asynchronous): advanced standing offered.

How Much Does Northwest Nazarene University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (in person in Nampa, Idaho Falls satellite campus, or live online): $600 per credit plus $150 per semester technology fee (in person and live online) (about $37,800 for 63 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work (fully online, asynchronous): $635 per credit plus $150 per semester technology fee (about $40,005 for 63 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

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Sources

  1. nnu.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. Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)

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