University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, Oklahoma
Online Master of Social Work (OU Online)
What Should You Know About Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus?
Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) is a MSW program at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, Oklahoma, offered online. It requires 60 credit hours and takes 28+ months. At $645 per credit, estimated tuition is $38,700 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (33 credit hours). University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 60 credit hours |
| Length | 28+ months |
| Advanced standing | 33 credit hours; 15+ months, summer start; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last seven years |
| Start terms | Fall, Spring, Summer (Advanced Standing) |
| Tuition | $645 per credit hour (tuition and fees); program total listed as $38,700 for 60 hours and $21,285 for Advanced Standing |
From online.ou.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 $38,700 is the 151st lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Advanced standing drops 27 credits, about $17,415 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Oklahoma License Path
- 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 board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Online Master of Social Work (OU Online): Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Cost?
$645 per credit hour (tuition and fees); program total listed as $38,700 for 60 hours and $21,285 for Advanced Standing. That works out to about $38,700 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus.
How Long Is Online Master of Social Work (OU Online)?
60 credit hours, 28+ months, according to the school's program page.
Does Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 33 credit hours; 15+ months, summer start; Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the last seven years.
Is Online Master of Social Work (OU Online) CSWE Accredited?
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.