• Format: 100% online coursework with in-person internships near where you live
• Flexibility & Pacing: Asynchronous courses with guided deadlines in 7-week terms
• Start terms: Every August and January
• Length:
  • Traditional track: 2 years (60 credits)
  • Advanced Standing: 1 year (30 credits) for qualified BSW holders
• Tuition (2025–2026):
  • $450 per credit tuition + $30 per credit program fee
  • Approximately $28,800 total for the 60-credit traditional program
  • Approximately $14,400 total for the 30-credit Advanced Standing program
• Accreditation: CSWE-accredited MSW (Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation) 

• Well below typical MSW cost: National data show many MSW programs range from around $40,000 to $80,000 in total tuition and fees. Eastern’s MSW totals about $28,800 for the full program, and $14,400 for Advanced Standing, positioning it in the low-cost tier of CSWE-accredited online MSWs.
• Recognized for affordability: Independent rankings list Eastern among the top 10 most affordable online MSW programs under $30,000.
• Transparent pricing: Per-credit tuition and fees are clearly published so students understand total program costs up front. 

• Fully Online coursework: All classes are delivered online, eliminating the need to relocate or commute to campus.
• 7-Week Terms: Short, intensive terms allow students to focus on fewer courses at a time while maintaining momentum toward graduation.
• Asynchronous Learning: Students complete lectures and assignments on their own schedule within each 7-week window, with clear due dates to keep progress on track.
• In-person Internships Near You: Field education occurs at agency placements in your local area, supervised by experienced social workers, while coursework remains online. 

• CSWE Accreditation: The MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation, aligning curriculum and competencies with national professional standards and licensure expectations.
• Trauma-informed Focus: Courses explicitly emphasize trauma-informed competencies across settings, preparing graduates for agencies that prioritize trauma-responsive practice.
• Spiritual & Ethical Integration: Rooted in a Christian worldview, the program highlights ethical decision-making and spiritually informed approaches that respect client resilience, dignity, and context.
• Theory Plus Practice: Online class learning is intentionally integrated with supervised field experiences so students apply models, interventions, and policies in real agencies while still in the program. 

Traditional MSW (2-year, 60 credits):
Designed for students with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than social work or whose BSW is not recent or CSWE-accredited.

Advanced Standing MSW (1-year, 30 credits):
Available to applicants with a CSWE-accredited BSW conferred within the last five years who meet GPA and other admissions criteria. This pathway reduces both time and total cost by half. 

Graduates are prepared for advanced generalist social work roles such as case management, counseling, advocacy, and program development across settings including: 

• Child welfare and family services
• Criminal justice and domestic violence programs
• Substance use and mental health agencies
• Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems
• Housing, shelter, and homelessness services
• Human trafficking coalitions and anti-exploitation work
• Nursing and rehabilitation facilities
• Refugee and immigrant resettlement services
• School systems and educational support services
• Veterans services and community-based programs

• Individuals seeking a CSWE-accredited MSW to pursue licensure as a professional social worker
• Working adults who need a flexible, online format with clear deadlines
• BSW graduates who want an accelerated, affordable Advanced Standing route
• Career changers drawn to social work, advocacy, counseling, or community development
• Students seeking a trauma-informed, ethically grounded approach with a spiritual lens

• Degree: Online Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Accreditation: CSWE-accredited MSW program
• Format: 100% online coursework, in-person internships near student
• Terms: 7-week courses with guided deadlines
• Start dates: August and January
• Tracks:
  • Traditional (60 credits; about 2 years)
  • Advanced Standing (30 credits; about 1 year)
• Cost (2025–2026):
  • $450 tuition + $30 fees per credit
  • $28,800 total (Traditional)
  • $14,400 total (Advanced Standing)