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Morgan State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublicHBCU

What BSW Options Does Morgan State University Offer?

Morgan State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,118 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Morgan State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Morgan State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Morgan State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkComplete general education requirements, a 2.5 GPA, the BSW online application, biographical and personal statement and two letters of recommendation; interview possible; applications accepted January 1 and August 1SOWK 432-433 Field Instruction: 32 hours (8 credits) over two semesters$2,967.50 per semester Maryland resident; $8,632.50 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $270 per credit resident part-time

From Morgan 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 Morgan State University Compares

Morgan State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,118 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (89th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $18,800. It awarded 53 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 8 in Maryland and 122nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Morgan State UniversityMaryland medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$8,118$9,998$13,212

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

From Morgan State University's BSW to an MSW

Morgan State University runs Master of Social Work (campus-based), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Morgan State University or elsewhere.

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

Is Morgan State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

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

From Morgan State University's BSW to a Maryland 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Morgan State University

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Morgan State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Morgan State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Morgan 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 Morgan State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Complete general education requirements, a 2.5 GPA, the BSW online application, biographical and personal statement and two letters of recommendation; interview possible; applications accepted January 1 and August 1.

How Much Does Morgan State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $2,967.50 per semester Maryland resident; $8,632.50 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $270 per credit resident part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,118 in-state, $18,800 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: SOWK 432-433 Field Instruction: 32 hours (8 credits) over two semesters.

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

Yes. Morgan State University runs Master of Social Work (campus-based), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. morgan.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. Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), Maryland Department of Health

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs