Mount Vernon, Ohio

Mount Vernon Nazarene University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work programPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University Offer?

Mount Vernon Nazarene University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $35,524 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Mount Vernon Nazarene University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Mount Vernon Nazarene University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Mount Vernon Nazarene University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkThree field placements (urban, rural and international settings), described as nearly 20% more hours than most programs require

From Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Compares

Mount Vernon Nazarene University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $35,524 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (429th lowest of 565). It awarded 24 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 12th of 25 in Ohio and 259th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Mount Vernon Nazarene UniversityOhio medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$35,524$20,560$13,212

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

From Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW to an MSW

Mount Vernon Nazarene University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), online, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 31 credit hours (advanced track). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University or elsewhere.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University awarded 24 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW to a Ohio 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 ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Ohio licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors or ASWB Masters (the board approves the exam the applicant qualifies for) exam.

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

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Mount Vernon Nazarene University BSW: Common Questions

Is Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Mount Vernon Nazarene 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 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Much Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $35,524. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Mount Vernon Nazarene University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: Three field placements (urban, rural and international settings), described as nearly 20% more hours than most programs require.

Can Mount Vernon Nazarene University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Mount Vernon Nazarene University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), online, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (31 credit hours (advanced track)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Ohio

Sources

  1. mvnu.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. Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (Social Work Professional Standards Committee)

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