Livonia, Michigan

Madonna University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work DepartmentPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Madonna University Offer?

Madonna University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $27,360 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Madonna University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Madonna University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Madonna University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)120 creditsApply while taking or after completing SW 2300 and SW 3400 with at least a C; minimum 2.5 GPA; at least 45 credits of the Madonna Core CurriculumTransfer: Students with an associate degree can finish the BSW in two yearsMinimum of 400 hours of supervised field work over two semesters in the senior year

From Madonna 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 Madonna University Compares

Madonna University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $27,360 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (373rd lowest of 565). It awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 18th of 20 in Michigan and 438th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Madonna UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$27,360$15,988$13,212

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

From Madonna University's BSW to an MSW

Madonna University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits, Two semesters (one year) full time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Madonna University or elsewhere.

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

Is Madonna University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Madonna 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 Madonna University awarded 8 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Madonna University's BSW to a Michigan 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: Limited SST (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Michigan licenses BSW graduates as the Limited Social Service Technician (Limited SST) after the none exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Madonna University

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Madonna University BSW: Common Questions

Is Madonna University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Madonna 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 Madonna University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Apply while taking or after completing SW 2300 and SW 3400 with at least a C; minimum 2.5 GPA; at least 45 credits of the Madonna Core Curriculum.

Can You Transfer Into Madonna University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Students with an associate degree can finish the BSW in two years.

How Much Does Madonna University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $27,360. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Minimum of 400 hours of supervised field work over two semesters in the senior year.

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

Yes. Madonna University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits, Two semesters (one year) full time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Michigan

Sources

  1. madonna.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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