Roberts Wesleyan University · Rochester, New York
Social Work, M.S.W.
What Should You Know About Social Work, M.S.W. at Roberts Wesleyan University?
Social Work, M.S.W. is a MSW program at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York, offered online. It requires 60 credits (standard); 38 credits (advanced standing) and takes standard: 2 years full time, 4 years part time (24-48 months). At $825 per credit, estimated tuition is $49,500 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 credits). Roberts Wesleyan University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credits (standard); 38 credits (advanced standing) |
| Length | Standard: 2 years full time, 4 years part time (24-48 months) |
| Advanced standing | 38 credits; 11 months full time; 22 months part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the past 5 years (extendable to 8 years with post-BSW social work experience); undergraduate GPA of 3.00 |
| Field education | 500 hours of fieldwork in the concentration year |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring |
| Tuition | $825 per credit (fees not included) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Mental Health Specialized Practice; Child and Family Services Specialized Practice |
From roberts.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 $49,500 is the 239th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 500 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 22 credits, about $18,150 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New York License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Social Work, M.S.W.: Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work, M.S.W. at Roberts Wesleyan University Cost?
$825 per credit (fees not included). That works out to about $49,500 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Roberts Wesleyan University.
How Long Is Social Work, M.S.W.?
60 credits (standard); 38 credits (advanced standing), Standard: 2 years full time, 4 years part time (24-48 months), according to the school's program page.
Does Social Work, M.S.W. Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 38 credits; 11 months full time; 22 months part time; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the past 5 years (extendable to 8 years with post-BSW social work experience); undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
How Many Field Hours Does Social Work, M.S.W. Require?
500 hours of fieldwork in the concentration year, according to the school's program page.
Does Social Work, M.S.W. Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Roberts Wesleyan University's admissions information.
Is Social Work, M.S.W. CSWE Accredited?
Roberts Wesleyan University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.