Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, Florida

Master of Social Work (Online)

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What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online) at Saint Leo University?

Master of Social Work (online) is a MSW program at Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Florida, offered online. It requires 62 credit hours and takes 2 years full time; 3 years part time. At $620 per credit, estimated tuition is $38,440 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours). Saint Leo University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formatonline
Part timeOffered
Credits62 credit hours
Length2 years full time; 3 years part time
Advanced standing32 credit hours; Full time in one year (four semesters, Summer I start); part time in five semesters (Spring I start); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with additional academic standards
Start termsFall, Spring, Summer
Tuition$620 per credit hour (2026-2027 graduate tuition schedule) (2026-27)
SpecializationsAdvanced clinical social work practice with a specialization in trauma-informed care

From saintleo.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 $38,440 is the 148th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
  • Its 62 credits compare with a median of 60.
  • Advanced standing drops 30 credits, about $18,600 in tuition at the published rate.

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After This MSW: The Florida License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo years of post-master's supervised experience under an LCSW, consis…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Master of Social Work (Online): Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online) at Saint Leo University Cost?

$620 per credit hour (2026-2027 graduate tuition schedule). That works out to about $38,440 for 62 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Saint Leo University.

How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online)?

62 credit hours, 2 years full time; 3 years part time, according to the school's program page.

Does Master of Social Work (Online) Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. 32 credit hours; Full time in one year (four semesters, Summer I start); part time in five semesters (Spring I start); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, with additional academic standards.

Is Master of Social Work (Online) CSWE Accredited?

Saint Leo University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.

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Sources

  1. saintleo.edu: Master of Social Work (online) 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