Henderson, Tennessee
Freed-Hardeman University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Freed-Hardeman University Offer?
Freed-Hardeman University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $25,000 a year (2023-24).
The Freed-Hardeman University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work at Freed-Hardeman University
Freed-Hardeman University school profile · HendersonFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$27,050per yearAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Freed-Hardeman University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work126 credits | Application to the social work program reviewed by faculty; approval requires a 2.0 overall GPA and letters of reference (conditional approval possible below 2.0); 2.5 GPA in social work courses for acceptance into the senior practicum | 400 clock hours (10 weeks) in the field for 9 semester hours (Senior Social Work Practicum) | 2026-27 comprehensive undergraduate tuition $27,050 per year ($13,525 per semester) |
From Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University Compares
Freed-Hardeman University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $25,000 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (364th lowest of 565). It awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 19 in Tennessee and 367th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Freed-Hardeman University | Tennessee median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Freed-Hardeman University beside other schools.
Is Freed-Hardeman University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Freed-Hardeman University's BSW to a Tennessee 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: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Tennessee licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Tennessee BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Freed-Hardeman University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
- FormatOn campusTuition$41,170per yearAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee-Martin
The University of Tennessee-Martin school profile · Martin, TNFormatOn campusTuition$11,148per year · resident rate · with feesAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Rust College
Rust College school profile · Holly Springs, MSFormatOn campusTuition$13,840per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama school profile · Florence, ALFormatOn campusTuition$5,250per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Memphis
University of Memphis school profile · Memphis, TNFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$490per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Freed-Hardeman University BSW: Common Questions
Is Freed-Hardeman University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Freed-Hardeman University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Freed-Hardeman University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Application to the social work program reviewed by faculty; approval requires a 2.0 overall GPA and letters of reference (conditional approval possible below 2.0); 2.5 GPA in social work courses for acceptance into the senior practicum.
How Much Does Freed-Hardeman University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: 2026-27 comprehensive undergraduate tuition $27,050 per year ($13,525 per semester) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $25,000. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Freed-Hardeman University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 400 clock hours (10 weeks) in the field for 9 semester hours (Senior Social Work Practicum).
More BSW Programs in Tennessee
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- Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate
- Lipscomb UniversityNashville
- Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro
- All social work programs in TennesseeState guide and BSW license
Sources
- fhu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)