Wichita, Kansas
Wichita State University MSW Programs
What MSW Options Does Wichita State University Offer?
Wichita State University offers an MSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (32 credit hours (24 classroom, 8 practicum)). Published tuition: Graduate tuition $350.73 per credit hour resident, $861.38 nonresident, plus per-credit-hour campus fees and a student activity fee (general graduate rate; 2026-2027 graduate catalog publishes 2025-2026 rates because 2026-2027 rates had not been set).
The Wichita State University MSW
- FormatOn campus600 field hoursCredits55Est. tuition$351per credit · general rate · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Specializations named on Wichita State University's pages: Advanced generalist practice.
Admissions, Structure and Cost at Wichita State University
| Program | Advanced standing | Field education | GRE | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Social WorkStarts: Fall, Summer (advanced standing) | 32 credit hours (24 classroom, 8 practicum), 1 year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer | 1,000 agency-based clock hours (400 foundation, 600 advanced generalist); advanced standing 600 hours | Graduate tuition $350.73 per credit hour resident, $861.38 nonresident, plus per-credit-hour campus fees and a student activity fee (general graduate rate; 2026-2027 graduate catalog publishes 2025-2026 rates because 2026-2027 rates had not been set) |
From Wichita 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 Wichita State University Compares
Its MSW requires 55 credits, against a national median of 60. It awarded 67 MSWs in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Kansas and 140th of 309 nationally among schools on this site.
| Wichita State University | Kansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 55 | 63 | 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 Wichita State University
- Bachelor of Social Work (on campus). A BSW from a CSWE-accredited program is what qualifies you for advanced standing in an MSW.
Is Wichita State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Wichita 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 Wichita State University awarded 67 MSWs in 2022-23.
From Wichita State University's MSW to a Kansas License
- 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 hours3,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work experience in a …
- Earn the clinical license (LSCSW)Independent clinical practice
Kansas license tiers from its social work board · License pathway planner
Similar MSW Programs to Compare With Wichita State University
MSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools:
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Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FLFormatOnlineCredits30Est. tuition$11,155$372/creditAccreditationCSWEMaster of Social Work, Advanced Standing (App State Online) at Appalachian State University
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Maestría En Trabajo Social Con Especialidad En Trabajo Social Con Familias (Master in Social Work, Specialization in Social Work With Families) at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
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Wichita State University MSW: Common Questions
Is Wichita State University's MSW CSWE Accredited?
Wichita 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 Wichita State University Offer an Online MSW?
No. Wichita State University's MSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
Does Wichita State University Offer Advanced Standing?
Master of Social Work: 32 credit hours (24 classroom, 8 practicum); 1 year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer; BSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program.
How Much Does Wichita State University's MSW Cost?
Master of Social Work: Graduate tuition $350.73 per credit hour resident, $861.38 nonresident, plus per-credit-hour campus fees and a student activity fee (general graduate rate; 2026-2027 graduate catalog publishes 2025-2026 rates because 2026-2027 rates had not been set). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
How Many Field Hours Does Wichita State University's MSW Require?
Master of Social Work: 1,000 agency-based clock hours (400 foundation, 600 advanced generalist); advanced standing 600 hours.