Duluth, Minnesota

The College of Saint Scholastica MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work programPrivate nonprofit

What MSW Options Does the College of Saint Scholastica Offer?

The College of Saint Scholastica offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (38 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $48,951.

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The the College of Saint Scholastica MSW

Specializations named on The College of Saint Scholastica's pages: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Somatic therapy, Relational cultural therapy (RCT), Treatment with families and couples, Treatment of trauma and Treatment of co-occurring disorders.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at the College of Saint Scholastica

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer38 credits, 1 yearMinimum 900 hours of supervised field practicum (Regular Standing); minimum 450 hours (Advanced Standing)$777 per credit

From The College of Saint Scholastica'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 the College of Saint Scholastica Compares

The College of Saint Scholastica's lowest estimated tuition, $48,951 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is above the national median of $40,180 (237th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 63 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 10 in Minnesota and 222nd of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

The College of Saint ScholasticaMinnesota medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$48,951$46,312$40,180
Credits635860

Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Other Social Work Degrees at the College of Saint Scholastica

  • BA in Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is the College of Saint Scholastica's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The College of Saint Scholastica'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 The College of Saint Scholastica awarded 33 MSWs in 2022-23.

From the College of Saint Scholastica's MSW to a Minnesota License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 200 hours of supervision, at four to eight hours per 160 hour…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice

Minnesota license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner

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The College of Saint Scholastica MSW: Common Questions

Is the College of Saint Scholastica's MSW CSWE Accredited?

The College of Saint Scholastica'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 the College of Saint Scholastica Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (MSW) is offered online.

Does the College of Saint Scholastica Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (MSW): 38 credits; 1 year; Bachelor's degree in social work.

How Much Does the College of Saint Scholastica's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (MSW): $777 per credit (about $48,951 for 63 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does the College of Saint Scholastica's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (MSW): Minimum 900 hours of supervised field practicum (Regular Standing); minimum 450 hours (Advanced Standing).

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Sources

  1. css.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
  4. Minnesota Board of Social Work

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