Tempe, Arizona
Arizona State University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Arizona State University Offer?
Arizona State University offers 3 BSW options, 2 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,051 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Arizona State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Downtown Phoenix, West Valley, Tucson and Yuma.
3 BSW Options at Arizona State University
- FormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$12,051per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline480-hour practicumTuition$12,051per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnlineTuition$12,051per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Arizona State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work (BSW)120 credits | 480 hours of in-person practicum internship in the final two semesters | ||
| Bachelor of Social Work, ASU Sync | Transfer: Designed for students who complete an associate degree at an Arizona community college or transfer in earned credits | 480 hours of in-person internship in the student's local area | |
| Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), ASU Online120 credits | 3.00 GPA in competency courses; ASU general admission (Earned Admission pathway available) | 480-hour in-person practicum internship in the final two semesters at an approved agency in the student's region |
From Arizona State University's own program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026. Blank cells: the school's pages don't state that detail. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school.
How Arizona State University Compares
Arizona State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,051 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (251st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $32,193. It awarded 183 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 4 in Arizona and 4th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Arizona State University | Arizona median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $12,051 | $12,051 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Arizona State University beside other schools.
From Arizona State University's BSW to an MSW
Arizona State University runs Master of Social Work, Standard Program (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 credit hours, Accelerated one-year format beginning in May: summer bridge program plus two semesters. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Arizona State University or elsewhere.
Arizona State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Arizona State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Arizona State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in. All CSWE-accredited BSW programs
Federal data (IPEDS) show Arizona State University awarded 183 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Arizona State University's BSW to a Arizona License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Arizona licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Arizona BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Arizona State University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Arizona State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Arizona State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Arizona State University's BSW is listed as accredited in the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory (September 2026). CSWE accredits the program, which covers every format the school offers it in.
Does Arizona State University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work, ASU Sync and Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), ASU Online are offered online.
How Do You Get Into Arizona State University's Social Work Major?
Online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), ASU Online: 3.00 GPA in competency courses; ASU general admission (Earned Admission pathway available).
Can You Transfer Into Arizona State University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work, ASU Sync: Designed for students who complete an associate degree at an Arizona community college or transfer in earned credits.
How Much Does Arizona State University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,051 in-state, $32,193 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Arizona State University's BSW Require?
Social Work (BSW): 480 hours of in-person practicum internship in the final two semesters. Bachelor of Social Work, ASU Sync: 480 hours of in-person internship in the student's local area.
Can Arizona State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Arizona State University runs Master of Social Work, Standard Program (on campus), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 credit hours, Accelerated one-year format beginning in May: summer bridge program plus two semesters). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Arizona
Sources
- socialwork.asu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners