MSW Programs Near Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Campus and Hybrid MSW Programs Within 200 Miles of Sioux Falls

Straight-line distance from the center of Sioux Falls (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each school's main campus (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). Some programs meet at other sites; check the program page.

Advanced Standing and Part-Time MSW Options Near Sioux Falls

With a CSWE-accredited BSW, you can shorten the degree at 9 programs within 200 miles: Augustana University's 30-credit advanced standing track (1 mi), University of South Dakota's 36-credit advanced standing track (53 mi), Minnesota State University-Mankato's 34-credit advanced standing track (142 mi), University of Nebraska at Omaha's 39-credit advanced standing track (162 mi), Nebraska Wesleyan University's 34-credit advanced standing track (187 mi) and Saint Cloud State University's 32-credit advanced standing track (188 mi), plus 3 more in the table above.

Working while you study? 7 programs near Sioux Falls offer a part-time schedule, the closest at University of South Dakota, 53 miles away.

The lowest estimated tuition within 200 miles is $21,483 for Master of Social Work (MSW) at University of Nebraska at Omaha; 5 of the 9 schools nearby are public. Estimates are the published rate times the credits required, before fees.

Lowest-Cost CSWE-Accredited Online MSWs for Sioux Falls Residents

Online programs still place you in a supervised field practicum, so confirm the school can arrange one near Sioux Falls. Compare all of them on the online MSW programs and most affordable online MSW pages.

Getting Licensed in South Dakota

1. Earn a CSWE-accredited MSW2 years full time, or about 1 with advanced standing
2. Pass the ASWB exam ((board-prescribed exam; level not named in the rule))For the CSW
3. Log supervised clinical hoursUsually about two years of post-MSW practice
4. Earn the clinical licenseIndependent clinical practice

South Dakota license tiers from its board · Every MSW program in South Dakota