Moorhead, Minnesota

Minnesota State University Moorhead BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does Minnesota State University Moorhead Offer?

Minnesota State University Moorhead offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,336 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Minnesota State University Moorhead's own MSW with advanced standing.

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2 BSW Options at Minnesota State University Moorhead

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Minnesota State University Moorhead

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (On Campus)120 credits480-hour internship$337.69 per credit tuition plus $68.64 per credit student fees; same rate for all domestic degree-seeking students (Fall 2026-Summer 2027)
Bachelor of Social Work Online120 credits74 credits completed before admission, including general education and listed prerequisites; MSUM or transfer GPA 2.5 and major GPA 2.5; rolling, first-come review; cohorts limited to 25480-hour internship

From Minnesota State University Moorhead'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 Minnesota State University Moorhead Compares

Minnesota State University Moorhead's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,336 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (202nd lowest of 565). It awarded 53 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 5th of 17 in Minnesota and 123rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Minnesota State University MoorheadMinnesota medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,336$14,318$13,212

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

From Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW to an MSW

Minnesota State University Moorhead runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Minnesota State University Moorhead or elsewhere.

Minnesota State University Moorhead MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Minnesota State University Moorhead'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 Minnesota State University Moorhead awarded 53 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW to a Minnesota 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Minnesota licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

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Minnesota State University Moorhead BSW: Common Questions

Is Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Minnesota State University Moorhead'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 Minnesota State University Moorhead Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work Online is offered online.

How Do You Get Into Minnesota State University Moorhead's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work Online: 74 credits completed before admission, including general education and listed prerequisites; MSUM or transfer GPA 2.5 and major GPA 2.5; rolling, first-come review; cohorts limited to 25.

How Much Does Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (On Campus): $337.69 per credit tuition plus $68.64 per credit student fees; same rate for all domestic degree-seeking students (Fall 2026-Summer 2027) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,336 in-state, $10,336 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Minnesota State University Moorhead's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (On Campus): 480-hour internship. Bachelor of Social Work Online: 480-hour internship.

Can Minnesota State University Moorhead BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Minnesota State University Moorhead runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. mnstate.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. Minnesota Board of Social Work

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