Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, Illinois
Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Master of Social Work (campus-based or online) is a MSW program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois, offered on campus and online. It requires 60 hours and takes 2 years. At $479 per credit, estimated tuition is $28,740 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum). Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 hours |
| Length | 2 years |
| Advanced standing | 9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum; BSW degree from an accredited social work program; Summer entry |
| Field education | 360 hours in the foundation year and 607 hours in the second (advanced) year; advanced standing students complete the 607-hour advanced practicum |
| GRE | GRE not required (required only for graduate assistantship applicants) |
| Start terms | Fall (two-year program), Summer (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $479.00 per credit hour resident-equivalent graduate tuition (Fall 2026), plus a general student fee of $131.50 per hour on campus or $80.00 per hour online/off-campus (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Health/Mental Health; Children, Youth & Families |
From academics.siu.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 $28,740 is the 79th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 360 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 30 credits, about $14,370 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Illinois License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursMSW applicants: 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience after th…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Illinois license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Cost?
$479.00 per credit hour resident-equivalent graduate tuition (Fall 2026), plus a general student fee of $131.50 per hour on campus or $80.00 per hour online/off-campus. That works out to about $28,740 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online)?
60 hours, 2 years, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 9 hours of transition courses and 30 hours of advanced curriculum; BSW degree from an accredited social work program; Summer entry.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) Require?
360 hours in the foundation year and 607 hours in the second (advanced) year; advanced standing students complete the 607-hour advanced practicum, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) Require the GRE?
GRE not required (required only for graduate assistantship applicants), according to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (Campus-Based or Online) CSWE Accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.