Orem, Utah
Utah Valley University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Utah Valley University Offer?
Utah Valley University offers an MSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (41 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $26,040.
The Utah Valley University MSW
- FormatHybrid950 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$26,040$434/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Utah Valley University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Utah Valley University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (MSW)Starts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing) | 41 credits, 1 academic year, beginning in summer with 11 credits of bridge coursework | 950 hours (400 in the first year and 550 in the second year) | $434 per credit resident; $1,130 per credit non-resident |
From Utah Valley University'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 Utah Valley University Compares
Utah Valley University's lowest estimated tuition, $26,040 for Master of Social Work (MSW), is below the national median of $40,180 (63rd lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 46 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Utah and 186th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Utah Valley University | Utah median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $26,040 | $26,040 | $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.
Other Social Work Degrees at Utah Valley University
- Social Work, BSW (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Utah Valley University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Utah Valley University'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 Utah Valley University awarded 46 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Utah Valley University's MSW to a Utah License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB examFor the CSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursFor CSW licenses issued on or after May 1, 2024: 3,000 total hours, in…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Utah license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Utah Valley University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
MSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing at Capella University
Capella University · Minneapolis, MNFormatOnlineCredits48quarter creditsEst. tuition$25,920$540/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Full-Time Program (Athens Campus) at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · Athens, GAFormatOn campus312 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,860$431/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOn campus900 field hoursCredits60Est. tuition$25,826$430/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOn campus, OnlineCredits61Est. tuition$25,742$422/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (Muncie and Fishers Center) at Ball State University
Ball State University · Muncie, INFormatHybridCredits57Est. tuition$26,448$464/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Utah Valley University MSW: Common Questions
Is Utah Valley University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Utah Valley University'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 Utah Valley University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Utah Valley University's MSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.
Does Utah Valley University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 41 credits; 1 academic year, beginning in summer with 11 credits of bridge coursework; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program within the past 10 years.
How Much Does Utah Valley University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work (MSW): $434 per credit resident; $1,130 per credit non-resident (about $26,040 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Utah Valley University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work (MSW): 950 hours (400 in the first year and 550 in the second year).
More MSW Programs in Utah
Sources
- uvu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed September 30, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022-23
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Behavioral Health Board - Social Work