Wingate University · Wingate, North Carolina
Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing)
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Wingate University?
Master of Social Work (online; traditional and advanced standing) is a MSW program at Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina, offered online. It requires minimum of 48 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of practicum and takes as little as two years full time (one year for advanced standing); part-time study available. At $690 per credit, estimated tuition is $33,120 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing. Wingate University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | Minimum of 48 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of practicum |
| Length | As little as two years full time (one year for advanced standing); part-time study available |
| Advanced standing | As little as one year; Baccalaureate social work degree from a CSWE- or CASWE-accredited program (or ISWDRES-evaluated equivalent); overall GPA of 3.0; no more than one C and no D or F in the last 60 hours |
| Field education | 900 contact hours in one or more practicum settings |
| Tuition | Master of Social Work tuition $690 (listed among per-credit-hour graduate rates), 2026-2027 (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Transformative Social Work in the Beloved Community |
From wingate.edu, reviewed September 30, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Estimated tuition of $33,120 is the 103rd lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 48 credits compare with a median of 60.
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After This MSW: The North Carolina License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters (or ACSW examination))For the CMSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
- Earn the clinical license (LCSWA)Independent clinical practice
North Carolina license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) at Wingate University Cost?
Master of Social Work tuition $690 (listed among per-credit-hour graduate rates), 2026-2027. That works out to about $33,120 for 48 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Wingate University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing)?
Minimum of 48 credit hours, including 12 credit hours of practicum, As little as two years full time (one year for advanced standing); part-time study available, according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. As little as one year; Baccalaureate social work degree from a CSWE- or CASWE-accredited program (or ISWDRES-evaluated equivalent); overall GPA of 3.0; no more than one C and no D or F in the last 60 hours.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) Require?
900 contact hours in one or more practicum settings, according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (Online; Traditional and Advanced Standing) CSWE Accredited?
Wingate University's MSW is in CSWE candidacy (September 2026), not yet accredited.