Whitewater, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Letters and SciencesPublic

What MSW Options Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Offer?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Published tuition: General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (Whitewater campus schedule): $626.32 per credit Wisconsin resident ($550.75 tuition plus $75.57 segregated fees), $1,240.77 per credit non-resident; 9-12 credits $5,636.81 resident, $11,166.86 non-resident per term.

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater MSW

Specializations named on University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's pages: Advanced generalist practice.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online)OfferedIn-person field internships of 12 to 16 hours per week during business hoursGeneral graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (Whitewater campus schedule): $626.32 per credit Wisconsin resident ($550.75 tuition plus $75.57 segregated fees), $1,240.77 per credit non-resident; 9-12 credits $5,636.81 resident, $11,166.86 non-resident per term

From University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater Compares

Its MSW requires 32 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 54 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 6 in Wisconsin and 168th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWisconsin medianU.S. median
Credits325660

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

Certificates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  • School Social Work certificate
  • Substance Abuse Counseling certificate
  • Gerontology certificate, online
  • Post-MSW School Social Work certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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

Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater awarded 54 MSWs in 2022-23.

From University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's MSW to a Wisconsin License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the APSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours3,000 hours of clinical social work practice, including at least 1,000…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice

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

Similar MSW Programs to Compare With University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater MSW: Common Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's MSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online) is offered online.

Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online): BSW from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program, plus additional criteria.

How Much Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online): General graduate rate, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 (Whitewater campus schedule): $626.32 per credit Wisconsin resident ($550.75 tuition plus $75.57 segregated fees), $1,240.77 per credit non-resident; 9-12 credits $5,636.81 resident, $11,166.86 non-resident per term. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Field Hours Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online): In-person field internships of 12 to 16 hours per week during business hours.

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Sources

  1. uww.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. Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)

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