Pensacola, Florida

University of West Florida MSW Programs

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What MSW Options Does University of West Florida Offer?

University of West Florida offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (30 semester hours). Estimated tuition starts at $22,731.

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2 MSW Options at University of West Florida

Specializations named on University of West Florida's pages: Advanced clinical practice and Clinical practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of West Florida

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola)Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer30 semester hours, 12 months300 hours generalist foundation field experience plus 600 hours advanced clinical field experience (600 hours for advanced standing)GRE or MAT required; waived with a 3.0+ undergraduate GPA$378.85 per credit hour for Florida residents; $1,137.43 per credit hour for non-Florida residents; $483.85 for Alabama residents (2026-2027 graduate tuition, Pensacola campus)
Social Work MSW Online30 hours$450 per credit hour for all students (market-rate online program)

From University of West Florida'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 West Florida Compares

University of West Florida's lowest estimated tuition, $22,731 for Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola), is below the national median of $40,180 (40th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60.

University of West FloridaFlorida medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$22,731$27,084$40,180
Credits606060

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

Other Social Work Degrees at University of West Florida

  • Social Work BSW. A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.

Is University of West Florida's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of West Florida'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

From University of West Florida's MSW to a Florida License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern
  3. Log supervised clinical hoursTwo years of post-master's supervised experience under an LCSW, consis…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

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University of West Florida MSW: Common Questions

Is University of West Florida's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of West Florida'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 West Florida Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Social Work MSW Online is offered online.

Does University of West Florida Offer Advanced Standing?

Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola): 30 semester hours; 12 months; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within seven years of application; older degrees reviewed case by case. Social Work MSW Online: 30 hours; Bachelor's degree in social work.

How Much Does University of West Florida's MSW Cost?

Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola): $378.85 per credit hour for Florida residents; $1,137.43 per credit hour for non-Florida residents; $483.85 for Alabama residents (2026-2027 graduate tuition, Pensacola campus) (about $22,731 for 60 credits, before fees). Social Work MSW Online: $450 per credit hour for all students (market-rate online program) (about $27,000 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of West Florida Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola): GRE or MAT required; waived with a 3.0+ undergraduate GPA.

How Many Field Hours Does University of West Florida's MSW Require?

Social Work MSW (face-to-face, Pensacola): 300 hours generalist foundation field experience plus 600 hours advanced clinical field experience (600 hours for advanced standing).

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Sources

  1. uwf.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. Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

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