Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does Austin Peay State University Offer?

Austin Peay State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,675 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The Austin Peay State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Austin Peay State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work120 creditsApply to the program after completing two of SW 2110, 3410 or 3420, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and suitability criteria; BIOL, SOC 1010 and PSY 1010 core prerequisitesTransfer: The department chair reviews transfer transcripts; only University Studies core and SW 2110 substitute for required courses unless taken in an accredited social work program400 clock hours of field practicum (full days four days a week, with a weekly seminar)2026-27 undergraduate in-state $331 per credit hour (hours 1-12), $4,884 per semester at 12 hours including $912 program service fees; out-of-state $580 per credit hour, $7,872 per semester at 12 hours

From Austin Peay 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 Austin Peay State University Compares

Austin Peay State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,675 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (119th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $14,219. It awarded 43 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 19 in Tennessee and 168th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Austin Peay State UniversityTennessee medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$8,675$25,000$13,212

Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Austin Peay State University beside other schools.

Is Austin Peay State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Austin Peay 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 Austin Peay State University awarded 43 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Austin Peay State University's BSW to a Tennessee License

  1. First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
  2. Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
  3. Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
  4. License: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Tennessee licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

Tennessee BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker

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Austin Peay State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Austin Peay State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Austin Peay 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 Austin Peay State University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Austin Peay State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into Austin Peay State University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work: Apply to the program after completing two of SW 2110, 3410 or 3420, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and suitability criteria; BIOL, SOC 1010 and PSY 1010 core prerequisites.

Can You Transfer Into Austin Peay State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work: The department chair reviews transfer transcripts; only University Studies core and SW 2110 substitute for required courses unless taken in an accredited social work program.

How Much Does Austin Peay State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 undergraduate in-state $331 per credit hour (hours 1-12), $4,884 per semester at 12 hours including $912 program service fees; out-of-state $580 per credit hour, $7,872 per semester at 12 hours (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,675 in-state, $14,219 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Austin Peay State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: 400 clock hours of field practicum (full days four days a week, with a weekly seminar).

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Sources

  1. apsu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
  2. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
  4. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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