Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield College MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Springfield College Offer?
Springfield College offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $51,000.
The Springfield College MSW
- FormatOnline, On campusCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Springfield College's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Springfield College
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Spring, Summer | 33 credits | Practicum required for four semesters (advanced standing: one 500-hour internship) | MSW $850 per credit |
From Springfield College'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.
How Springfield College Compares
Springfield College's lowest estimated tuition, $51,000 for Master of Social Work, is above the national median of $40,180 (247th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 70 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 11 in Massachusetts and 127th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Springfield College | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $51,000 | $51,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 62 | 60 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
MSW Dual Degrees at Springfield College
Other Social Work Degrees at Springfield College
- Social Work (undergraduate) (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Springfield College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Springfield College's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited MSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show Springfield College awarded 70 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Springfield College's MSW to a Massachusetts License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Springfield College
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Dominican University
Dominican University · River Forest, ILFormatOn campus, Online1,080 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,000$850/creditAccreditationCSWEOnline MSW Program (Including Online Advanced Standing) at UNC Chapel Hill
UNC Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NCFormatOnline760 field hoursCredits62Est. tuition$51,026$823/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Part-Time, Online) at St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University · Davenport, IAFormatOnline900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$51,120$852/creditAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus, Online1,000 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$50,400$840/creditAccreditationCSWE
Online Master of Social Work (the Tseng College) at California State University-Northridge
California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$50,220$837/creditAccreditationCSWE
Springfield College MSW: Common Questions
Is Springfield College's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Springfield College's MSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does Springfield College Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Springfield College Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 33 credits; Foundational courses waived for applicants with demonstrated first-year competencies from a BSW program.
How Much Does Springfield College's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: MSW $850 per credit (about $51,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Springfield College's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: Practicum required for four semesters (advanced standing: one 500-hour internship).
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Sources
- springfield.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure