Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedCarver School of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Campbellsville University Offer?

Campbellsville University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $26,990 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Campbellsville University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Harrodsburg and Somerset.

2 BSW Options at Campbellsville University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Campbellsville University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)30 credit hours of general education; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (2.50 considered for conditional acceptance, 2.75 required before field practicum); transcripts; one recommendation letter450 hours of supervised practicum in a social service agency, completed in one or two semesters$14,880 per semester flat rate (12-18 hours); $1,240 per hour under 12 hours
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CU Online30 credit hours of general education; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (2.50 considered for conditional acceptance)450 hours of supervised practicum in a social service agency$455 per hour, online bachelor programs (fees effective 05/01/2026)

From Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University Compares

Campbellsville University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $26,990 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (370th lowest of 565). It awarded 58 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 13 in Kentucky and 100th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Campbellsville UniversityKentucky medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$26,990$11,436$13,212

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

From Campbellsville University's BSW to an MSW

Campbellsville University runs Master of Social Work (online, foundation and advanced standing tracks), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30-39 credit hours, As little as nine months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Campbellsville University or elsewhere.

Campbellsville University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Campbellsville University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University awarded 58 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Campbellsville University's BSW to a Kentucky 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Kentucky licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

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Campbellsville University BSW: Common Questions

Is Campbellsville University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CU Online is offered online.

How Do You Get Into Campbellsville University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 30 credit hours of general education; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (2.50 considered for conditional acceptance, 2.75 required before field practicum); transcripts; one recommendation letter. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CU Online: 30 credit hours of general education; cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher (2.50 considered for conditional acceptance).

How Much Does Campbellsville University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $14,880 per semester flat rate (12-18 hours); $1,240 per hour under 12 hours (2026-27). Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CU Online: $455 per hour, online bachelor programs (fees effective 05/01/2026) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $26,990. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Campbellsville University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 450 hours of supervised practicum in a social service agency, completed in one or two semesters. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CU Online: 450 hours of supervised practicum in a social service agency.

Can Campbellsville University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Campbellsville University runs Master of Social Work (online, foundation and advanced standing tracks), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30-39 credit hours, As little as nine months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Kentucky

Sources

  1. campbellsville.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. Kentucky Board of Social Work

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs