Colorado Springs, Colorado

University of Colorado Colorado Springs MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Public ServicePublic

What MSW Options Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs Offer?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credit hours). Published tuition: Fall 2026 graduate tuition table covering the College of Public Service (shared with LAS and Education): 9 credit hours $6,661 per semester for Colorado residents, $13,303 for non-residents, $7,558 for non-residents in an online program; SWRK field placement courses add a $75 per credit hour program fee.

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs MSW

Specializations named on University of Colorado Colorado Springs's pages: Trauma-Informed Social Work.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Social Work, MSWStarts: Fall (traditional), Summer (Advanced Standing)36 credit hours, Six credits in summer, then 9-15 credits each following fall and spring (or fall, spring and summer)GRE not requiredFall 2026 graduate tuition table covering the College of Public Service (shared with LAS and Education): 9 credit hours $6,661 per semester for Colorado residents, $13,303 for non-residents, $7,558 for non-residents in an online program; SWRK field placement courses add a $75 per credit hour program fee

From University of Colorado Colorado Springs'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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Compares

Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 5 in Colorado and 213th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

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

Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs'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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs awarded 34 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Colorado Colorado Springs's MSW to a Colorado License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 2 years of practice under a licensed clinical social worker, …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Colorado Colorado Springs's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Colorado Colorado Springs'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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Social Work, MSW is offered online.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs Offer Advanced Standing?

Social Work, MSW: 36 credit hours; Six credits in summer, then 9-15 credits each following fall and spring (or fall, spring and summer); Undergraduate social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.

How Much Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs's MSW Cost?

Social Work, MSW: Fall 2026 graduate tuition table covering the College of Public Service (shared with LAS and Education): 9 credit hours $6,661 per semester for Colorado residents, $13,303 for non-residents, $7,558 for non-residents in an online program; SWRK field placement courses add a $75 per credit hour program fee. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Colorado Colorado Springs Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Social Work, MSW: GRE not required.

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Sources

  1. cps.uccs.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. Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners (Division of Professions and Occupations, DORA)

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