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    Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals

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    Los Angeles, USMSWIn-person28 months
    $108,298.00
    Tuition
    over 28mo
    48
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California is a 48-credit, 28-month, in-person MSW program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $108,298.

    About the program

    Master of Social Work program with direct practice focus in adult mental health and wellness across the lifespan, covering mental health, substance use disorders, trauma, and medical issues. Includes a 60-unit curriculum over seven semesters with virtual field practicum and community-based internship.

    Focus: coursework
    top accredited social work graduate programs (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 14, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: Total score of 100, with no less than 20 in each category
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: Total score of 7 with no less than 6.5 points on each band score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California is $108,298 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California is structured around 28 months and 48 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 grading scale)
    What work-permit options follow Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Social Work (MSW) - Working Professionals at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)