Fairfield, Connecticut
Sacred Heart University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Sacred Heart University Offer?
Sacred Heart University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $50,400.
The Sacred Heart University MSW
- FormatOn campus, Online1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$50,400$840/creditAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Sacred Heart University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Late Spring | 30 credits, 1 year, on campus or online | 1,000 practicum hours (60-credit track); 500 hours (advanced standing) | GRE not required | $840 per credit |
From Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University Compares
Sacred Heart University's lowest estimated tuition, $50,400 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (246th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 133 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Connecticut and 68th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Sacred Heart University | Connecticut median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $50,400 | $52,800 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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 Sacred Heart University
Certificates at Sacred Heart University
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Play Therapy
Other Social Work Degrees at Sacred Heart University
- Social Work (BA) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- Ph.D. in Social Work
Is Sacred Heart University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University awarded 133 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Sacred Heart University's MSW to a Connecticut License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (required for applicants who earned the MSW on and after January 1, 2026))For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of post-master's social work experience, including not les…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Connecticut license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Sacred Heart University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Online Master of Social Work (the Tseng College) at California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$50,220$837/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits48Est. tuition$50,000published totalAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Online Track) at California Baptist University
California Baptist University · Riverside, CAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$49,800$830/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Dominican University
Dominican University · River Forest, ILFormatOn campus, Online1,080 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work at Springfield College
Springfield College · Springfield, MAFormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWE
Sacred Heart University MSW: Common Questions
Is Sacred Heart University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Sacred Heart University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 30 credits; 1 year, on campus or online; BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution.
How Much Does Sacred Heart University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: $840 per credit (about $50,400 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Sacred Heart University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Master of Social Work: GRE not required.
How Many Field Hours Does Sacred Heart University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 1,000 practicum hours (60-credit track); 500 hours (advanced standing).
More MSW Programs in Connecticut
Sources
- sacredheart.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Social Work Licensure)