Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedEthelyn R. Strong School of Social WorkPublicHBCU

What BSW Options Does Norfolk State University Offer?

Norfolk State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,910 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Norfolk State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Norfolk State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Norfolk State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
BSW Social Work120 creditsTwo phases; the professional social work phase begins in the junior year after a field application

From Norfolk 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 Norfolk State University Compares

Norfolk State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,910 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (184th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $21,412. It awarded 56 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 14 in Virginia and 107th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Norfolk State UniversityVirginia medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$9,910$15,200$13,212

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

From Norfolk State University's BSW to an MSW

Norfolk State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Norfolk State University or elsewhere.

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

Is Norfolk State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Norfolk 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 Norfolk State University awarded 56 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Norfolk State University's BSW to a Virginia 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Norfolk State University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Norfolk State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Norfolk State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Norfolk 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 Norfolk State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

BSW Social Work: Two phases; the professional social work phase begins in the junior year after a field application.

How Much Does Norfolk State University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,910 in-state, $21,412 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Yes. Norfolk State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Virginia

Sources

  1. nsu.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. Virginia Board of Social Work (Department of Health Professions)

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