Commerce, Texas

East Texas A&M University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does East Texas A&M University Offer?

East Texas A&M University offers a BSW, offered hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,026 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into East Texas A&M University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The East Texas A&M University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at East Texas A&M University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work (BSW)120 creditsSeparate BSW program application (opens March 1) after admission to the university: 42-hour core complete, C or better in MATH 1342, SOC 1306, SWK 2361, 2362 and 2389, and a 2.5 overall GPA; conditional admission with a readiness plan possibleTransfer: Transfer students bringing SWK 2361, 2362 or 2389 must apply to the program before enrolling in upper-division social work courses or within the first 3 days of the semesterTuition and fees at 12 credit hours: $4,212 for Texas residents; $9,108 for non-residents

From East Texas A&M 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 East Texas A&M University Compares

East Texas A&M University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,026 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (192nd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,626. It awarded 39 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 14th of 33 in Texas and 186th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

East Texas A&M UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,026$10,310$13,212

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

From East Texas A&M University's BSW to an MSW

East Texas A&M University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credit hours, 1 year full time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at East Texas A&M University or elsewhere.

East Texas A&M University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is East Texas A&M University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

East Texas A&M 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 East Texas A&M University awarded 39 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From East Texas A&M University's BSW to a Texas 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With East Texas A&M University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

East Texas A&M University BSW: Common Questions

Is East Texas A&M University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

East Texas A&M 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 East Texas A&M University Offer an Online BSW?

No. East Texas A&M University's BSW is offered hybrid, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into East Texas A&M University's Social Work Major?

Social Work (BSW): Separate BSW program application (opens March 1) after admission to the university: 42-hour core complete, C or better in MATH 1342, SOC 1306, SWK 2361, 2362 and 2389, and a 2.5 overall GPA; conditional admission with a readiness plan possible.

Can You Transfer Into East Texas A&M University's BSW?

Social Work (BSW): Transfer students bringing SWK 2361, 2362 or 2389 must apply to the program before enrolling in upper-division social work courses or within the first 3 days of the semester.

How Much Does East Texas A&M University's BSW Cost?

Social Work (BSW): Tuition and fees at 12 credit hours: $4,212 for Texas residents; $9,108 for non-residents. Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,026 in-state, $22,626 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can East Texas A&M University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. East Texas A&M University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credit hours, 1 year full time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. etamu.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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