Joplin, Missouri

Missouri Southern State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, School of Arts and SciencesPublic

What BSW Options Does Missouri Southern State University Offer?

Missouri Southern State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,400 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The Missouri Southern State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Missouri Southern State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)Separate Social Work application with two references after about 60 credit hours and the 42-hour Missouri Core; 2.70 cumulative GPA; PSY 100, SOC 110, PSC 120 and SW 231 with C or better; priority deadline March 15, secondary July 30Transfer: Transfer students must first be admitted to MSSU before applying to the Social Work program450-hour practicum over two semesters of field education$313.50 per credit hour in-state/Lion Pride; $627.00 per credit hour out-of-state, plus $30 per credit hour Lion Fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027, on campus)

From Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri Southern State University Compares

Missouri Southern State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,400 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (104th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $16,800. It awarded 15 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 14 in Missouri and 354th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Missouri Southern State UniversityMissouri medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$8,400$14,130$13,212

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

Is Missouri Southern State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri Southern State University awarded 15 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Missouri Southern State University's BSW to a Missouri 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

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

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

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Missouri Southern State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Missouri Southern State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri Southern State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Do You Get Into Missouri Southern State University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Separate Social Work application with two references after about 60 credit hours and the 42-hour Missouri Core; 2.70 cumulative GPA; PSY 100, SOC 110, PSC 120 and SW 231 with C or better; priority deadline March 15, secondary July 30.

Can You Transfer Into Missouri Southern State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Transfer students must first be admitted to MSSU before applying to the Social Work program.

How Much Does Missouri Southern State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $313.50 per credit hour in-state/Lion Pride; $627.00 per credit hour out-of-state, plus $30 per credit hour Lion Fee (Fall 2026-Summer 2027, on campus) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,400 in-state, $16,800 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Missouri Southern State University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 450-hour practicum over two semesters of field education.

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Sources

  1. mssu.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. Missouri State Committee for Social Workers, Division of Professional Registration

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