Southern Utah University · Cedar City, Utah

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

MSWCSWE pre-candidacyOn campus

What Should You Know About Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) at Southern Utah University?

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) is a MSW program at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, offered on campus. It takes 2 years. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Southern Utah University's MSW is in CSWE pre-candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

Program Details

DegreeMSW
Formaton campus
Length2 years
Advanced standingBSW from a CSWE-accredited program within 10 years of the anticipated start date; first advanced standing cohort applications open August 2027
Field educationOver 900 hours of supervised practice
Start termsFall
SpecializationsAdvanced Generalist

From suu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

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After This MSW: The Utah License Path

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the CSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursFor CSW licenses issued on or after May 1, 2024: 3,000 total hours, in…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW): Common Questions

How Long Is Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)?

2 years, according to the school's program page.

Does Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Offer Advanced Standing?

Yes. BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within 10 years of the anticipated start date; first advanced standing cohort applications open August 2027.

How Many Field Hours Does Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Require?

Over 900 hours of supervised practice, according to the school's program page.

Is Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) CSWE Accredited?

Southern Utah University's MSW is in CSWE pre-candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.

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Sources

  1. suu.edu: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) 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