Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Public HealthPublic

What BSW Options Does George Mason University Offer?

George Mason University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,815 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into George Mason University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The George Mason University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at George Mason University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work, BSW120 creditsDeclare the major, then apply in the fall of the junior year to enter the senior BSW year the following fall; at least 45 credits with a 2.50 overall GPA; C or above in all social work courses450 hours of supervised practicum in approved agencies

From George Mason 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 George Mason University Compares

George Mason University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,815 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (297th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $39,397. It awarded 68 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 14 in Virginia and 75th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

George Mason UniversityVirginia medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$13,815$15,200$13,212

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

From George Mason University's BSW to an MSW

George Mason University runs Master of Social Work (on campus, Fairfax), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 credits, 1 year (summer start, then full-time specialization year). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at George Mason University or elsewhere.

George Mason University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is George Mason University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

George Mason 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 George Mason University awarded 68 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From George Mason University's BSW to a Virginia 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With George Mason University

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George Mason University BSW: Common Questions

Is George Mason University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

George Mason 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 George Mason University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Do You Get Into George Mason University's Social Work Major?

Social Work, BSW: Declare the major, then apply in the fall of the junior year to enter the senior BSW year the following fall; at least 45 credits with a 2.50 overall GPA; C or above in all social work courses.

How Much Does George Mason University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,815 in-state, $39,397 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does George Mason University's BSW Require?

Social Work, BSW: 450 hours of supervised practicum in approved agencies.

Can George Mason University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. George Mason University runs Master of Social Work (on campus, Fairfax), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 credits, 1 year (summer start, then full-time specialization year)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Virginia

Sources

  1. socialwork.gmu.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. Virginia Board of Social Work (Department of Health Professions)

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