Wilberforce, Ohio

Central State University BSW Program

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What BSW Options Does Central State University Offer?

Central State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,824 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The Central State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Central State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Bachelor of Science in Social Work49 credits in the majorFormal application at the end of the freshman year with 30 semester hours, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and C or above in SWK 1100, SWK 2200, ENG 1102 and MTH 1550Transfer: Transfer students meet with a social work advisor to determine acceptable transfer coursesSenior-year practicum (SWK 4595/4596) four days a week in the field$2,991 tuition per semester (12-18 credit hours) Ohio resident; non-resident surcharge $3,000 per semester; Fall 2026

From Central 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 Central State University Compares

Central State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,824 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (77th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $9,824. It awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 11th of 25 in Ohio and 244th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Central State UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$7,824$20,560$13,212

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

Is Central State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Central 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 Central State University awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Central State University's BSW to a Ohio 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 ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

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

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Central State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Central State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Central 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 Central State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Formal application at the end of the freshman year with 30 semester hours, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and C or above in SWK 1100, SWK 2200, ENG 1102 and MTH 1550.

Can You Transfer Into Central State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Transfer students meet with a social work advisor to determine acceptable transfer courses.

How Much Does Central State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Bachelor of Science in Social Work: $2,991 tuition per semester (12-18 credit hours) Ohio resident; non-resident surcharge $3,000 per semester; Fall 2026 (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,824 in-state, $9,824 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Senior-year practicum (SWK 4595/4596) four days a week in the field.

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Sources

  1. centralstate.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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