Saint Mary's College · Notre Dame, Indiana
Master of Social Work (Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online) at Saint Mary's College?
Master of Social Work (online) is a MSW program at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, offered online. It requires 60 credits for the 2-year program; 30 with advanced standing. At $745 per credit, estimated tuition is $44,700 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Saint Mary's College'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 for the 2-year program; 30 with advanced standing |
| Advanced standing | About half the time of the full program; Bachelor's degree in social work |
| Tuition | Cohort entering Fall 2027: $745 per credit, locked for the duration of the program under cohort pricing (2027-28) |
| Specializations | Clinical social work; Optional emphasis in aging and addictions |
From saintmarys.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 $44,700 is the 206th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Indiana License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least two years of clinical social work experience after the gradua…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Indiana 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 Mary's College Cost?
Cohort entering Fall 2027: $745 per credit, locked for the duration of the program under cohort pricing. That works out to about $44,700 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Saint Mary's College.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online)?
60 credits for the 2-year program; 30 with advanced standing, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. About half the time of the full program; Bachelor's degree in social work.
Is Master of Social Work (Online) CSWE Accredited?
Saint Mary's College's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.