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Pennsylvania Western University MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does Pennsylvania Western University Offer?

Pennsylvania Western University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Published tuition: $557 per credit in-state; $568 per credit out-of-state (general graduate rate, master's, fall/spring).

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The Pennsylvania Western University MSW

Specializations named on Pennsylvania Western University's pages: Trauma-informed social work practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Pennsylvania Western University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Online Master of Social Work33 credits900 hours of supervised practice (300 foundation + 600 advanced); 600 hours for Advanced Standing$557 per credit in-state; $568 per credit out-of-state (general graduate rate, master's, fall/spring)

From Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western University Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 197 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 17 in Pennsylvania and 44th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Pennsylvania Western UniversityPennsylvania 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.

Other Social Work Degrees at Pennsylvania Western University

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

Is Pennsylvania Western University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western University awarded 197 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Pennsylvania Western University's MSW to a Pennsylvania License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised clinical experience, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Pennsylvania Western University

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Pennsylvania Western University MSW: Common Questions

Is Pennsylvania Western University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Pennsylvania Western 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 Pennsylvania Western University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Online Master of Social Work is offered online.

Does Pennsylvania Western University Offer Advanced Standing?

Online Master of Social Work: 33 credits.

How Much Does Pennsylvania Western University's MSW Cost?

Online Master of Social Work: $557 per credit in-state; $568 per credit out-of-state (general graduate rate, master's, fall/spring). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Pennsylvania Western University's MSW Require?

Online Master of Social Work: 900 hours of supervised practice (300 foundation + 600 advanced); 600 hours for Advanced Standing.

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Sources

  1. online.pennwest.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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