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Concord University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Concord University Offer?
Concord University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,700 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Concord University's own MSW with advanced standing.
2 BSW Options at Concord University
- FormatOn campusTuition$9,700per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Online Bachelor of Social Work Program (Online BSW) at Concord University
Concord University school profile · AthensFormatOnlineTuition$9,700per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Concord University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work | Field Instruction internship (SOWK 4601 and 4602, pass-fail) | ||
| Online Bachelor of Social Work Program (Online BSW) | Practicum Instruction (SOWK 4601 and 4602, pass-fail) |
From Concord 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 Concord University Compares
Concord University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,700 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (165th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $20,600. It awarded 20 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 7 in West Virginia and 302nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Concord University | West Virginia median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $9,700 | $9,049 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Concord University beside other schools.
From Concord University's BSW to an MSW
Concord University runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 semester credit hours, One calendar year full time; part time within 1.5 years (maximum three). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Concord University or elsewhere.
Concord University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Concord University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Concord 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 Concord University awarded 20 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Concord University's BSW to a West Virginia 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: Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
West Virginia licenses BSW graduates as the Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
West Virginia BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Concord 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
Concord University BSW: Common Questions
Is Concord University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Concord 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 Concord University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Online Bachelor of Social Work Program (Online BSW) is offered online.
How Much Does Concord University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,700 in-state, $20,600 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Concord University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: Field Instruction internship (SOWK 4601 and 4602, pass-fail). Online Bachelor of Social Work Program (Online BSW): Practicum Instruction (SOWK 4601 and 4602, pass-fail).
Can Concord University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Concord University runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 semester credit hours, One calendar year full time; part time within 1.5 years (maximum three)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.