Romeoville, Illinois

Lewis University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Education and Social SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Lewis University Offer?

Lewis University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $37,882 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Lewis University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Chicago (St. Augustine location).

The Lewis University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Lewis University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work, Bachelor of Arts120 creditsMinimum 2.75 cumulative GPA; C or better in SCWK 20000, 21500 and 25000; registered for SCWK 39000; application with personal statement and two recommendations; 2.75 GPA to continue to practicumTransfer: 2+2 programs with College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College (two years at the community college, two at Lewis in Romeoville)480 hours in one field placement over the fall and spring semesters

From Lewis 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 Lewis University Compares

Lewis University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $37,882 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (459th lowest of 565). It awarded 16 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 13th of 17 in Illinois and 341st of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Lewis UniversityIllinois medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$37,882$18,008$13,212

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

From Lewis University's BSW to an MSW

Lewis University runs Master of Social Work, M.S.W., which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Lewis University or elsewhere.

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

Is Lewis University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Lewis 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 Lewis University awarded 16 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Lewis University's BSW to a Illinois 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 hereIllinois licenses social workers from the master's level

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Lewis University

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

Lewis University BSW: Common Questions

Is Lewis University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Lewis 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 Lewis University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Social Work, Bachelor of Arts: Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA; C or better in SCWK 20000, 21500 and 25000; registered for SCWK 39000; application with personal statement and two recommendations; 2.75 GPA to continue to practicum.

Can You Transfer Into Lewis University's BSW?

Social Work, Bachelor of Arts: 2+2 programs with College of DuPage and Joliet Junior College (two years at the community college, two at Lewis in Romeoville).

How Much Does Lewis University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $37,882. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Social Work, Bachelor of Arts: 480 hours in one field placement over the fall and spring semesters.

Can Lewis University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Lewis University runs Master of Social Work, M.S.W., which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Illinois

Sources

  1. lewisu.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. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation

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