Searcy, Arkansas
Harding University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Harding University Offer?
Harding University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $24,888 a year (2023-24).
The Harding University BSW
- FormatOn campusTuition$24,888per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Harding University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)120 credits | Formal application after Social Work 2750: Introduction to Social Work, usually in the sophomore year | Field placement in a social service agency during the last semester of the senior year |
From Harding 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 Harding University Compares
Harding University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $24,888 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (363rd lowest of 565). It awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 10 in Arkansas and 248th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Harding University | Arkansas median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $24,888 | $8,868 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Harding University beside other schools.
Is Harding University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Harding 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 Harding University awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Harding University's BSW to a Arkansas 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Arkansas licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Arkansas BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Harding University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Social Work (Bachelor's) at Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campusTuition$5,902per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor 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, B.A. at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff school profile · Pine Bluff, ARFormatOn campusTuition$9,019per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University school profile · Jonesboro, ARFormatOn campusTuition$7,754per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work at University of Memphis
University of Memphis school profile · Memphis, TNFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$490per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Harding University BSW: Common Questions
Is Harding University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Harding 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 Harding University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Harding University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Harding University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Formal application after Social Work 2750: Introduction to Social Work, usually in the sophomore year.
How Much Does Harding University's BSW Cost?
Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $24,888. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Harding University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Field placement in a social service agency during the last semester of the senior year.
More BSW Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro
- Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia
- Philander Smith UniversityLittle Rock
- Southern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia
- University of ArkansasFayetteville
- University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock
- University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff
- All social work programs in ArkansasState guide and BSW license
Sources
- harding.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
- Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Department of Health)