Fort Valley, Georgia

Fort Valley State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Arts and SciencesPublicHBCU

What BSW Options Does Fort Valley State University Offer?

Fort Valley State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $5,392 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Fort Valley State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Fort Valley State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Fort Valley State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkFormal application after passing SOWK 2001 and 2002, with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better; applications reviewed in fall and spring2026-27 undergraduate tuition $176 per credit hour in-state, $680 out-of-state; mandatory fees $700 per semester at 5 or more hours (FVSU Online courses at the same tuition rate plus an online learning fee)

From Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley State University Compares

Fort Valley State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $5,392 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (14th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $16,114. It awarded 20 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 11 in Georgia and 294th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Fort Valley State UniversityGeorgia medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$5,392$8,122$13,212

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

From Fort Valley State University's BSW to an MSW

Fort Valley State University runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credit hours, 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Fort Valley State University or elsewhere.

Fort Valley State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Fort Valley State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley State University awarded 20 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Fort Valley State University's BSW to a Georgia 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. MSW to be licensed hereGeorgia licenses social workers from the master's level

Georgia licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.

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

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Fort Valley State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Fort Valley State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Formal application after passing SOWK 2001 and 2002, with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or better; applications reviewed in fall and spring.

How Much Does Fort Valley State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 undergraduate tuition $176 per credit hour in-state, $680 out-of-state; mandatory fees $700 per semester at 5 or more hours (FVSU Online courses at the same tuition rate plus an online learning fee) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $5,392 in-state, $16,114 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Fort Valley State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Fort Valley State University runs Master of Social Work (online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credit hours, 1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. fvsu.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. Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists (Secretary of State)

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