Chicago, Illinois

Northeastern Illinois University BSW Program

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

What BSW Options Does Northeastern Illinois University Offer?

Northeastern Illinois University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,383 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Northeastern Illinois University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Northeastern Illinois University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Northeastern Illinois University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)Two internship practicums (SWK-355 and SWK-356, 3 credit hours each) in a social work agency

From Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University Compares

Northeastern Illinois University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,383 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (260th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,726. It awarded 99 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 17 in Illinois and 29th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Northeastern Illinois UniversityIllinois medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,383$18,008$13,212

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

From Northeastern Illinois University's BSW to an MSW

Northeastern Illinois University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 33 hours. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Northeastern Illinois University or elsewhere.

Northeastern Illinois University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Northeastern Illinois University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University awarded 99 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Northeastern Illinois University's BSW to a Illinois 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. MSW to be licensed hereIllinois licenses social workers from the master's level

Illinois licenses social workers from the master's level, so licensure there follows an MSW.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Northeastern Illinois University

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

Northeastern Illinois University BSW: Common Questions

Is Northeastern Illinois University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University Offer an Online BSW?

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

How Much Does Northeastern Illinois University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,383 in-state, $22,726 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Northeastern Illinois University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Two internship practicums (SWK-355 and SWK-356, 3 credit hours each) in a social work agency.

Can Northeastern Illinois University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Northeastern Illinois University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (33 hours). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Illinois

Sources

  1. neiu.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. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation

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