Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University MSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What MSW Options Does Wayne State University Offer?

Wayne State University offers 2 MSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (36 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $51,961.

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2 MSW Options at Wayne State University

Specializations named on Wayne State University's pages: Interpersonal Practice and Community Engagement and Social Action.

Admissions, Structure and Cost at Wayne State University

ProgramAdvanced standingField educationGREPublished tuition
Master of Social Work (Detroit campus)Starts: Fall, Spring/Summer36 credits, 10-16 months full time (Spring/Summer start); 2 years part time (Fall start)450 clock hours in the foundation (core) year plus an advanced-year practicumGRE not requiredSchool of Social Work graduate tuition: $866.01 per credit in-state; $1,875.78 per credit out-of-state (effective Fall 2026)
Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration)36 credits450 clock hours in the foundation (core) year plus an advanced-year practicum, completed in person at a community placementGRE not requiredSchool of Social Work graduate tuition: $866.01 per credit in-state; $1,875.78 per credit out-of-state (effective Fall 2026)

From Wayne State 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 Wayne State University Compares

Wayne State University's lowest estimated tuition, $51,961 for Master of Social Work (Detroit campus), is above the national median of $40,180 (254th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 60 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 182 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 10 in Michigan and 50th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.

Wayne State UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Estimated tuition (lowest option)$51,961$51,961$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.

MSW Dual Degrees at Wayne State University

Certificates at Wayne State University

  • Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Use Studies (CADUS)
  • Research and Evaluation Certificate

Other Social Work Degrees at Wayne State University

Is Wayne State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Wayne State 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 Wayne State University awarded 182 MSWs in 2022-23.

From Wayne State University's MSW to a Michigan License

  1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
  2. Pass the ASWB examFor the Limited LMSW
  3. Log supervised clinical hours4,000 hours of post-degree supervised work experience accrued over not…
  4. Earn the clinical license (LMSW (Clinical))Independent clinical practice

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

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Wayne State University MSW: Common Questions

Is Wayne State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?

Wayne State 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 Wayne State University Offer an Online MSW?

Yes. Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration) is offered online.

Does Wayne State University Offer Advanced Standing?

Master of Social Work (Detroit campus): 36 credits; 10-16 months full time (Spring/Summer start); 2 years part time (Fall start); B.S.W. degree earned within the last 5 years from a CSWE-accredited school. Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration): 36 credits; B.S.W. degree earned within the last 5 years from a CSWE-accredited school.

How Much Does Wayne State University's MSW Cost?

Master of Social Work (Detroit campus): School of Social Work graduate tuition: $866.01 per credit in-state; $1,875.78 per credit out-of-state (effective Fall 2026) (about $51,961 for 60 credits, before fees). Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration): School of Social Work graduate tuition: $866.01 per credit in-state; $1,875.78 per credit out-of-state (effective Fall 2026) (about $51,961 for 60 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Wayne State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?

Master of Social Work (Detroit campus): GRE not required. Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration): GRE not required.

How Many Field Hours Does Wayne State University's MSW Require?

Master of Social Work (Detroit campus): 450 clock hours in the foundation (core) year plus an advanced-year practicum. Master of Social Work Online (Interpersonal Practice concentration): 450 clock hours in the foundation (core) year plus an advanced-year practicum, completed in person at a community placement.

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Sources

  1. socialwork.wayne.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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