Norman, Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Offer?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 hours). Estimated tuition starts at $24,792.
2 MSW Options at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa Campuses) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · NormanFormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$24,792$413/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work (OU Online) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · NormanFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,700$645/creditAccreditationCSWE
Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer (Advanced Standing) | 33 hours, 1 year (3 or 4 semesters), with summer admission | 900 hours total (400-hour foundation year practicum and 500-hour concentration year practicum) | Graduate tuition and hourly mandatory fees $413.20 per credit hour Oklahoma residents; $1,153.70 per credit hour non-residents; plus Arts & Sciences graduate program and technology fee of $111.20 per credit hour (2026-2027) | |
| Online Master of Social Work (OU Online)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer (Advanced Standing) | 33 credit hours, 15+ months, summer start | $645 per credit hour (tuition and fees); program total listed as $38,700 for 60 hours and $21,285 for Advanced Standing |
From University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus'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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus Compares
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's lowest estimated tuition, $24,792 for Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses), is below the national median of $40,180 (54th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 301 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 2 in Oklahoma and 19th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Oklahoma median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $24,792 | $24,792 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Medians across programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. The MSW cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.
MSW Dual Degrees at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Certificates at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
- Graduate Certificate in Social Work with American Indians
Other Social Work Degrees at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
- Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
- PhD in Social Work (on campus)
Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus'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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus awarded 301 MSWs in 2022-23.
From University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW to a Oklahoma License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam ((exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved))For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience under a licensed clinica…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Oklahoma license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits51Est. tuition$24,213$475/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work at University of Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana · Evansville, INFormatOnline, Hybrid, On campusCredits54Est. tuition$24,135$447/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline900 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$23,940$363/creditAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$25,742$422/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
MSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits48quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,920$540/creditAccreditationCSWE
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus MSW: Common Questions
Is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW CSWE Accredited?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus'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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) is offered online.
Does University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses): 33 hours; 1 year (3 or 4 semesters), with summer admission. Online Master of Social Work (OU Online): 33 credit hours; 15+ months, summer start; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last seven years.
How Much Does University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses): Graduate tuition and hourly mandatory fees $413.20 per credit hour Oklahoma residents; $1,153.70 per credit hour non-residents; plus Arts & Sciences graduate program and technology fee of $111.20 per credit hour (2026-2027) (about $24,792 for 60 credits, before fees). Online Master of Social Work (OU Online): $645 per credit hour (tuition and fees); program total listed as $38,700 for 60 hours and $21,285 for Advanced Standing (about $38,700 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (Norman and Tulsa campuses): 900 hours total (400-hour foundation year practicum and 500-hour concentration year practicum).