Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, New York
Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous)
What Should You Know About Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) at Stony Brook University?
Online Master of Social Work (synchronous) is a MSW program at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, offered online. It requires minimum of 68 credits (standard program); minimum of 37 credits (Advanced Standing) and takes full-time online program spans two years; part-time also available. At $545 per credit, estimated tuition is $37,060 before fees (resident rate). Stony Brook University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | Minimum of 68 credits (standard program); minimum of 37 credits (Advanced Standing) |
| Length | Full-time online program spans two years; part-time also available |
| GRE | GRE not required |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | NYS residents: $545 per credit; Fall 2026/Spring 2027 online out-of-state rate: $654 per credit (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Community, Policy, and Political Social Action (CPPSA); Families, Youth, and Transition to Adulthood (FYT); Integrated Health: Physical, Psychological, and Social Well Being (IH) |
From socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.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 $37,060 is the 133rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 68 credits compare with a median of 60.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The New York License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 36 months (three years) of full-time post-MSW supervised expe…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
New York license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous): Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) at Stony Brook University Cost?
NYS residents: $545 per credit; Fall 2026/Spring 2027 online out-of-state rate: $654 per credit. That works out to about $37,060 for 68 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Stony Brook University.
How Long Is Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous)?
Minimum of 68 credits (standard program); minimum of 37 credits (Advanced Standing), Full-time online program spans two years; part-time also available, according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) Require the GRE?
GRE not required, according to Stony Brook University's admissions information.
Is Online Master of Social Work (Synchronous) CSWE Accredited?
Stony Brook University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.