University of Houston · Houston, Texas
Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) at University of Houston?
Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) is a MSW program at University of Houston in Houston, Texas, offered hybrid. It requires 51 credit hours and takes 3 years full program; 2 years advanced standing. At $475 per credit, estimated tuition is $24,213 before fees (resident rate). BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (34 credit hours (17 credit hours waived)). University of Houston's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | hybrid |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 51 credit hours |
| Length | 3 years full program; 2 years advanced standing |
| Advanced standing | 34 credit hours (17 credit hours waived); 2 years; Hold or be in the process of completing a CSWE-accredited BSW degree |
| Field education | Minimum of 900 clock hours of practicum |
| Start terms | Fall |
| Tuition | Academic Year 2027 (fall 2026-summer 2027) Social Work graduate consolidated tuition and incidental fees: $474.76 per SCH resident, $1,002.76 per SCH non-resident (Masters/PS rate), plus a Social Work Hybrid/Online Course Fee of $85 per SCH. Required fees such as the Student Services Fee are extra. (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Clinical Practice; Macro Practice |
From uh.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 $24,213 is the 51st lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 51 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 900 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 17 credits, about $8,071 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Texas 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 3,000 hours of supervised professional clinical experience ov…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Texas license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
Other MSW Options at University of Houston
- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$24,213$475/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$24,213$475/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
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Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) at University of Houston Cost?
Academic Year 2027 (fall 2026-summer 2027) Social Work graduate consolidated tuition and incidental fees: $474.76 per SCH resident, $1,002.76 per SCH non-resident (Masters/PS rate), plus a Social Work Hybrid/Online Course Fee of $85 per SCH. Required fees such as the Student Services Fee are extra.. That works out to about $24,213 for 51 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Houston.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land)?
51 credit hours, 3 years full program; 2 years advanced standing, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 34 credit hours (17 credit hours waived); 2 years; Hold or be in the process of completing a CSWE-accredited BSW degree.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) Require?
Minimum of 900 clock hours of practicum, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Hybrid, UH Sugar Land) CSWE Accredited?
University of Houston's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.