Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, Louisiana
Master of Social Work (MSW)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (MSW) at Southern University at New Orleans?
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Southern University at New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, offered on campus and online. It requires 60 credit hours and takes full time: 2 years (fall and spring); part time: 3 years (fall, spring and summer). At $475 per credit, estimated tuition is $28,500 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 hours of coursework (admissions page); the FAQ lists 39 credit hours). Southern University at New Orleans'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 credit hours |
| Length | Full time: 2 years (fall and spring); part time: 3 years (fall, spring and summer) |
| Advanced standing | 36 hours of coursework (admissions page); the FAQ lists 39 credit hours; Three semesters (summer, fall, spring); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (within the last six years per the program page); GPA 3.0 or better; grade of B or better in all social work courses |
| Field education | 900 hours of field education (advanced standing: 450 hours) |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | SUNO Online graduate tuition $475 per semester credit hour, Fall 2026 (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Children, Youth, and Families (CYF); Health/Mental Health (H/MH) |
From suno.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 $28,500 is the 78th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 24 credits, about $11,400 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Louisiana License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the CSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of postgraduate social work practice over a minim…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Louisiana license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (MSW): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (MSW) at Southern University at New Orleans Cost?
SUNO Online graduate tuition $475 per semester credit hour, Fall 2026. That works out to about $28,500 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Southern University at New Orleans.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (MSW)?
60 credit hours, Full time: 2 years (fall and spring); part time: 3 years (fall, spring and summer), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 36 hours of coursework (admissions page); the FAQ lists 39 credit hours; Three semesters (summer, fall, spring); BSW from a CSWE-accredited program (within the last six years per the program page); GPA 3.0 or better; grade of B or better in all social work courses.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require?
900 hours of field education (advanced standing: 450 hours), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Southern University at New Orleans's admissions information.
Is Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?
Southern University at New Orleans's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.