VCU · Richmond, Virginia
Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond) at VCU?
Master of Social Work (on campus, Richmond) is a MSW program at VCU in Richmond, Virginia, offered on campus. It requires 60 credits and takes 2 years full time; 3 years accelerated part time; 4 years part time. Published tuition: 2026-27 Masters - Monroe Park Campus rate (the option the School of Social Work tells on-campus MSW students to select): $7,330 per semester in-state and $14,594 per semester out-of-state for 9-15 credits; $815 in-state and $1,622 out-of-state per credit for 8 credits or less; university fees and School of Social Work field instructional fees are extra. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credits). VCU's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credits |
| Length | 2 years full time; 3 years accelerated part time; 4 years part time |
| Advanced standing | 42 credits; 1 year (three continuous semesters: summer, fall, spring); B.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited institution earned within the previous five years and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0; full time only |
| Field education | 900 hours across two field placements (750 hours for advanced standing) |
| Start terms | Fall, Summer (advanced standing) |
| Tuition | 2026-27 Masters - Monroe Park Campus rate (the option the School of Social Work tells on-campus MSW students to select): $7,330 per semester in-state and $14,594 per semester out-of-state for 9-15 credits; $815 in-state and $1,622 out-of-state per credit for 8 credits or less; university fees and School of Social Work field instructional fees are extra |
| Specializations | Clinical social work practice; Macro social work practice |
From socialwork.vcu.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
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After This MSW: The Virginia License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,000 hours of board-registered, supervised post-master's cli…
- Earn the clinical license (LCSW)Independent clinical practice
Virginia license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond) at VCU Cost?
2026-27 Masters - Monroe Park Campus rate (the option the School of Social Work tells on-campus MSW students to select): $7,330 per semester in-state and $14,594 per semester out-of-state for 9-15 credits; $815 in-state and $1,622 out-of-state per credit for 8 credits or less; university fees and School of Social Work field instructional fees are extra. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with VCU.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond)?
60 credits, 2 years full time; 3 years accelerated part time; 4 years part time, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 42 credits; 1 year (three continuous semesters: summer, fall, spring); B.S.W. from a CSWE-accredited institution earned within the previous five years and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0; full time only.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond) Require?
900 hours across two field placements (750 hours for advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (on Campus, Richmond) CSWE Accredited?
VCU's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.