Winona State University · Winona, Minnesota
Master of Social Work (MSW), Online
What Should You Know About Master of Social Work (MSW), Online at Winona State University?
Master of Social Work (MSW), online is a MSW program at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota, offered online. It requires 60 credits (regular standing) and takes as little as 2 years (regular standing). At $747 per credit, estimated tuition is $44,814 before fees. BSW graduates can enter with advanced standing (42 credits). Winona State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | MSW |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Part time | Offered |
| Credits | 60 credits (regular standing) |
| Length | As little as 2 years (regular standing) |
| Advanced standing | 42 credits; As little as 1 year; begins in May; Bachelor's degree with a Social Work major from a CSWE-accredited program in 2013 or later |
| Field education | 1,000 hours of field practicum (regular standing); 600 hours (advanced standing) |
| Start terms | Fall, Summer |
| Tuition | $746.90 per credit tuition plus $28.97 per credit fees (Master of Social Work, Rochester program-specific rate) (2026-27) |
| Specializations | Trauma-informed clinical social work practice |
From winona.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 $44,814 is the 209th lowest of 349 MSW programs on this site with an estimate (median $40,180).
- Its 60 credits compare with a median of 60.
- Its 1,000 field education hours compare with a median of 900 among programs that state them.
- Advanced standing drops 18 credits, about $13,444 in tuition at the published rate.
Estimate the full cost and federal loan coverage for this program
After This MSW: The Minnesota License Path
- Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
- Pass the ASWB exam (Masters)For the LGSW
- Log supervised clinical hoursAt least 200 hours of supervision, at four to eight hours per 160 hour…
- Earn the clinical license (LICSW)Independent clinical practice
Minnesota license tiers from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
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Master of Social Work (MSW), Online: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Social Work (MSW), Online at Winona State University Cost?
$746.90 per credit tuition plus $28.97 per credit fees (Master of Social Work, Rochester program-specific rate). That works out to about $44,814 for 60 credits, before fees. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Winona State University.
How Long Is Master of Social Work (MSW), Online?
60 credits (regular standing), As little as 2 years (regular standing), according to the school's program page.
Does Master of Social Work (MSW), Online Offer Advanced Standing?
Yes. 42 credits; As little as 1 year; begins in May; Bachelor's degree with a Social Work major from a CSWE-accredited program in 2013 or later.
How Many Field Hours Does Master of Social Work (MSW), Online Require?
1,000 hours of field practicum (regular standing); 600 hours (advanced standing), according to the school's program page.
Is Master of Social Work (MSW), Online CSWE Accredited?
Winona State University's MSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.