Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Westfield State University Offer?
Westfield State University offers an MSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (37 credits). Estimated tuition starts at $38,016.
The Westfield State University MSW
- FormatOn campus, Online500 field hoursCredits66Est. tuition$38,016$576/creditAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Westfield State University's pages: Clinical practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Westfield State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall | 37 credits, 1 year full time or 2 years part time, with a summer bridge course | 400-hour generalist practicum and 500-hour advanced clinical practicum (advanced standing: 500 hours only) | GRE and MAT not required | Masters of Social Work $576 per credit (effective Fall 2026); no difference for in- and out-of-state students |
From Westfield 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 Westfield State University Compares
Westfield State University's lowest estimated tuition, $38,016 for Clinical Master of Social Work, is below the national median of $40,180 (145th lowest of 349 programs with an estimate). Its MSW requires 66 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 97 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 11 in Massachusetts and 100th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Westfield State University | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated tuition (lowest option) | $38,016 | $51,000 | $40,180 |
| Credits | 66 | 62 | 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 Westfield State University
- Social Work BSW (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Westfield State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Westfield 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 Westfield State University awarded 97 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Westfield State University's MSW to a Massachusetts License
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LCSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 3,500 hours of clinical social work services over not less th…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Massachusetts license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Westfield State University
Online MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, closest in estimated tuition:
Master of Social Work (Online Option) at VCU
VCU · Richmond, VAFormatOnlineCredits60Est. tuition$38,040$634/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEOnline Master of Social Work at Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo · Pueblo, COFormatOnlineCredits69Est. tuition$37,950$550/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work (Distance Learning Out-of-State Online) at UT Arlington
UT Arlington · Arlington, TXFormatOnlineCredits61Est. tuition$37,922$622/credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE- FormatOnline, On campusCredits62Est. tuition$37,820$610/creditAccreditationCSWE
Master of Social Work (in Person in Nampa, Idaho Falls Satellite Campus, or Live Online) at Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University · Nampa, IDFormatOn campus, OnlineCredits63Est. tuition$37,800$600/creditAccreditationCSWE
Westfield State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Westfield State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Westfield 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 Westfield State University Offer an Online MSW?
Yes. Clinical Master of Social Work is offered online.
Does Westfield State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Clinical Master of Social Work: 37 credits; 1 year full time or 2 years part time, with a summer bridge course; BSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
How Much Does Westfield State University's MSW Cost?
Clinical Master of Social Work: Masters of Social Work $576 per credit (effective Fall 2026); no difference for in- and out-of-state students (about $38,016 for 66 credits, before fees). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does Westfield State University Require the GRE for Its MSW?
Clinical Master of Social Work: GRE and MAT not required.
How Many Field Hours Does Westfield State University's MSW Require?
Clinical Master of Social Work: 400-hour generalist practicum and 500-hour advanced clinical practicum (advanced standing: 500 hours only).
More MSW Programs in Massachusetts
Sources
- westfield.ma.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
- Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure