University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, Puerto Rico
Maestría En Trabajo Social
What Should You Know About Maestría En Trabajo Social at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras?
Maestría en Trabajo Social is a Social work master's program at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras in San Juan, Puerto Rico, offered on campus. It requires 54 credits (regular program); 42 credits (accelerated program) and takes two consecutive years full time; about 3.5 years part time (regular); 1.5 years full time or 2 years part time (accelerated). At $205 per credit, estimated tuition is $11,070 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credits (Programa Acelerado)). University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | Social work master's |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 54 credits (regular program); 42 credits (accelerated program) |
| Length | Two consecutive years full time; about 3.5 years part time (regular); 1.5 years full time or 2 years part time (accelerated) |
| Advanced standing | 42 credits (Programa Acelerado); 1.5 years full time; 2 years part time; Bachelor's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the five years before applying, with A or B grades in specified research and practice courses |
| Field education | 900 hours of supervised practicum (600 hours in the accelerated program) |
| Tuition | $205 per credit (master's level, 2024-25 cost schedule linked from the UPRRP admissions page) |
| Specializations | Trabajo Social con Familias; Trabajo Social Comunitario; Administración de Programas Sociales |
From sociales.uprrp.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 $11,070 is the 1st lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 54 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 12 credits, about $2,460 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Puerto Rico License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the Profesional del Trabajo Social Licenciado(a) Permanente (por maestría)
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice
Puerto Rico license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Maestría En Trabajo Social: Common Questions
How Much Does Maestría En Trabajo Social at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Cost?
$205 per credit (master's level, 2024-25 cost schedule linked from the UPRRP admissions page). That works out to about $11,070 for 54 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
How Long Is Maestría En Trabajo Social?
54 credits (regular program); 42 credits (accelerated program), Two consecutive years full time; about 3.5 years part time (regular); 1.5 years full time or 2 years part time (accelerated), according to the school's program page.
Does Maestría En Trabajo Social Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 42 credits (Programa Acelerado); 1.5 years full time; 2 years part time; Bachelor's in social work from a CSWE-accredited program earned within the five years before applying, with A or B grades in specified research and practice courses.
How Many Field Hours Does Maestría En Trabajo Social Require?
900 hours of supervised practicum (600 hours in the accelerated program), according to the school's program page.
Is Maestría En Trabajo Social CSWE Accredited?
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.