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Siena University MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does Siena University Offer?

Siena University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is in CSWE candidacy, not yet accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: MSW graduate rate: $900 per credit (2026-27); student fees extra.

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Formerly Siena College.

The Siena University MSW

Specializations named on Siena University's pages: Advanced Clinical Sequence.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Siena University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall1 year full time400 hours in year one; 500 hours in year twoMSW graduate rate: $900 per credit (2026-27); student fees extra

From Siena 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.

Other Social Work Degrees at Siena University

  • Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is Siena University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Siena University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs

From Siena University's MSW to a New York License

  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 hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

New York license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Siena University

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Siena University MSW: Common Questions

Is Siena University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Siena University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026): it is working toward accreditation but is not yet accredited. Most state boards require a degree from a CSWE-accredited program; CSWE's policy is that students who graduate after a program earns initial accreditation are treated as graduates of an accredited program, so confirm the program's expected accreditation date before you enroll.

Does Siena University Offer an Online MSW?

No. Siena University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

Does Siena University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work: 1 year full time; BSW graduates with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in required social work courses.

How Much Does Siena University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work: MSW graduate rate: $900 per credit (2026-27); student fees extra. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does Siena University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work: 400 hours in year one; 500 hours in year two.

More MSW Programs in New York

Sources

  1. siena.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Social Work

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