University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, Arkansas
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is a MSW program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas, offered on campus and online. It requires 60 credit hours and takes 2 years full time; 3 years part time. At $344 per credit, estimated tuition is $20,625 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. University of Arkansas at Little Rock'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 | 2 years full time; 3 years part time |
| Advanced standing | BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the previous five years, cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 in the last 60 undergraduate hours |
| Start terms | Fall, Summer (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | $343.75 per credit hour resident; $776.50 per credit hour non-resident; plus $15.50 per credit hour technology fee (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Advanced Direct Practice (clinical); Social and Organizational Impact (main campus only) |
From ualr.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 $20,625 is the 27th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The Arkansas 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 hours24 months of post-master's social work experience and 4,000 hours in a…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Arkansas license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (M.S.W.): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Cost?
$343.75 per credit hour resident; $776.50 per credit hour non-resident; plus $15.50 per credit hour technology fee. That works out to about $20,625 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)?
60 credit hours, 2 years full time; 3 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. BSW from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the previous five years, cumulative GPA of 3.0 and 3.0 in the last 60 undergraduate hours.
Is Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) CSWE Accredited?
University of Arkansas at Little Rock's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.