Pittsburg State University · Pittsburg, Kansas

Master of Social Work

MSWCSWE candidacyOn campus

What Should You Know About Master of Social Work at Pittsburg State University?

Master of Social Work is a MSW program at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, offered on campus. It requires 64 credit hours (traditional full-time course of study) and takes 2 years full time; 4 years part time. Published tuition: Graduate flat rate including campus fees: $4,842 per semester (in-state and Gorilla Advantage states), $10,258 per semester (out-of-state), 2026-27. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). Pittsburg State University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formaton campus
Part timeOffered
Credits64 credit hours (traditional full-time course of study)
Length2 years full time; 4 years part time
Advanced standing32 credit hours; 1 calendar year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer; Bachelor of Social Work
Field educationTwo foundation practicums (12 credit hours) and two advanced practicums (12 credit hours)
Start termsFall, Summer (advanced standing)
TuitionGraduate flat rate including campus fees: $4,842 per semester (in-state and Gorilla Advantage states), $10,258 per semester (out-of-state), 2026-27
SpecializationsClinical practice

From pittstate.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

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After This MSW: The Kansas 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 LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work experience in a …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LSCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Master of Social Work: Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Social Work at Pittsburg State University Cost?

Graduate flat rate including campus fees: $4,842 per semester (in-state and Gorilla Advantage states), $10,258 per semester (out-of-state), 2026-27. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Pittsburg State University.

How Long Is Master of Social Work?

64 credit hours (traditional full-time course of study), 2 years full time; 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Social Work Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. 32 credit hours; 1 calendar year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer; Bachelor of Social Work.

How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work Require?

Two foundation practicums (12 credit hours) and two advanced practicums (12 credit hours), according to the school's program page.

Is Master of Social Work CSWE Accredited?

Pittsburg State University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

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Sources

  1. pittstate.edu: Master of Social Work 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