Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, Thompson School of Social Work & Public HealthPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Offer?

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 credits). Published tuition: General graduate rate: $650 per credit resident; $1,402 per credit non-resident (under 12 credits); 12+ credits $7,800 resident, $16,824 non-resident per semester; plus $467 fees per semester.

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2 MSW Options at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Specializations named on University of Hawaii at Manoa's pages: Children and families, Behavioral mental health, Health and Gerontology.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Hawaii at Manoa

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (campus-based, Manoa)Starts: Fall30 creditsFour semesters of field education, at least 900 total clock hours of field education and field integration seminarGRE not required for most applicants (required when more than 25 percent of undergraduate coursework was graded pass/fail or similar)General graduate rate: $650 per credit resident; $1,402 per credit non-resident (under 12 credits); 12+ credits $7,800 resident, $16,824 non-resident per semester; plus $467 fees per semester
Master of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) OptionStarts: Fall30 creditsFour semesters of field education (practicum)General graduate rate: $650 per credit resident; $1,402 per credit non-resident (under 12 credits); 12+ credits $7,800 resident, $16,824 non-resident per semester; plus $467 fees per semester

From University of Hawaii at Manoa'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 Hawaii at Manoa Compares

Its MSW requires 57 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 124 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in Hawaii and 76th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Hawaii at ManoaHawaii medianU.S. median
Credits575760

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

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Is University of Hawaii at Manoa's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Hawaii at Manoa'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 Hawaii at Manoa awarded 124 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Hawaii at Manoa's MSW to a Hawaii License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical social work …
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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University of Hawaii at Manoa MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Hawaii at Manoa'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 Hawaii at Manoa Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) Option is offered online.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (campus-based, Manoa): 30 credits; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program awarded not more than seven years before admission. Master of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) Option: 30 credits; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program awarded not more than seven years before admission.

How Much Does University of Hawaii at Manoa's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (campus-based, Manoa): General graduate rate: $650 per credit resident; $1,402 per credit non-resident (under 12 credits); 12+ credits $7,800 resident, $16,824 non-resident per semester; plus $467 fees per semester. Master of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) Option: General graduate rate: $650 per credit resident; $1,402 per credit non-resident (under 12 credits); 12+ credits $7,800 resident, $16,824 non-resident per semester; plus $467 fees per semester. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (campus-based, Manoa): GRE not required for most applicants (required when more than 25 percent of undergraduate coursework was graded pass/fail or similar).

How Many Field Hours Does University of Hawaii at Manoa's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (campus-based, Manoa): Four semesters of field education, at least 900 total clock hours of field education and field integration seminar. Master of Social Work, Distance Education (DE) Option: Four semesters of field education (practicum).

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Sources

  1. manoa.hawaii.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. Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Social Worker Program

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