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Northwestern State University of Louisiana MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Offer?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers an MSW, offered online. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credit hours). Published tuition: Internet-only graduate tuition and fees: $1,566 for 3 hours; $4,698 for 9 hours per semester (Fall 2026).

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The Northwestern State University of Louisiana MSW

Specializations named on Northwestern State University of Louisiana's pages: Advanced generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall30 credit hours, One year400 clock hours of internship in the first 30 hours and 500 clock hours in the final 30 hoursGRE not requiredInternet-only graduate tuition and fees: $1,566 for 3 hours; $4,698 for 9 hours per semester (Fall 2026)

From Northwestern State University of Louisiana'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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Compares

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

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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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana

  • Bachelor of Social Work. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW to a Louisiana License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the CSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice over a minim…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools:

Northwestern State University of Louisiana MSW: Common Questions

Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 30 credit hours; One year; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with at least a 3.0 GPA.

How Much Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): Internet-only graduate tuition and fees: $1,566 for 3 hours; $4,698 for 9 hours per semester (Fall 2026). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (MSW): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 400 clock hours of internship in the first 30 hours and 500 clock hours in the final 30 hours.

More MSW Programs in Louisiana

Sources

  1. nsula.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. Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE)

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