Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Northeastern State University BSW Program
What BSW Options Does Northeastern State University Offer?
Northeastern State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $7,513 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Northeastern State University's own MSW with advanced standing.
The same BSW is also taught at Broken Arrow.
The Northeastern State University BSW
Bachelor of Social Work at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University school profile · TahlequahFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$278per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Northeastern State University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work120 credits | Prerequisites before the major: Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, General Biological Science, Case Management, College Algebra or Math Structures, Social Statistics, and Intro to Social Work (minimum C); separate practicum application with essay, references and background check (October 31 deadline)Transfer: Oklahoma AA or AS degree meets all general education requirements; Tulsa Community College HS 1113 transfers as SOWK 2013 Intro to Social Work and HS 2023 as SOWK 3873 HBSE I; transfer students from two-year schools complete at least 60 hours at a four-year school | 450 clock hours (225 hours per semester at the same agency during the last two semesters of the senior year) | $278.00 per credit hour for Oklahoma residents ($245.25 tuition plus $32.75 fees); $612.25 per credit hour for non-residents ($579.50 tuition plus $32.75 fees); undergraduate courses |
From Northeastern 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 Northeastern State University Compares
Northeastern State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $7,513 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (67th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $16,633. It awarded 32 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 5 in Oklahoma and 220th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Northeastern State University | Oklahoma median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $7,513 | $8,032 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Northeastern State University beside other schools.
From Northeastern State University's BSW to an MSW
Northeastern State University runs Master of Social Work (in-person and online options), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 32 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Northeastern State University or elsewhere.
Northeastern State University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works
Is Northeastern State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Northeastern 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 Northeastern State University awarded 32 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Northeastern State University's BSW to a Oklahoma License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LSWA (ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved))Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Oklahoma licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) after the ASWB (exam level not assigned to this license in the rules retrieved) exam.
Oklahoma BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Northeastern State University
Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas school profile · Fayetteville, ARFormatOn campusTuition$9,748per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith school profile · Fort Smith, ARFormatOn campusTuition$6,906per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBaccalaureate of Social Work at Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University school profile · Tulsa, OKFormatOn campusTuition$36,250per yearAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Missouri Southern State University
Missouri Southern State University school profile · Joplin, MOFormatOn campusTuition$314per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work at Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University school profile · Pittsburg, KSFormatOn campus480-hour practicumTuition$4,442per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Northeastern State University BSW: Common Questions
Is Northeastern State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Northeastern 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 Northeastern State University Offer an Online BSW?
No. Northeastern State University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.
How Do You Get Into Northeastern State University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Prerequisites before the major: Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, General Biological Science, Case Management, College Algebra or Math Structures, Social Statistics, and Intro to Social Work (minimum C); separate practicum application with essay, references and background check (October 31 deadline).
Can You Transfer Into Northeastern State University's BSW?
Bachelor of Social Work: Oklahoma AA or AS degree meets all general education requirements; Tulsa Community College HS 1113 transfers as SOWK 2013 Intro to Social Work and HS 2023 as SOWK 3873 HBSE I; transfer students from two-year schools complete at least 60 hours at a four-year school.
How Much Does Northeastern State University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $278.00 per credit hour for Oklahoma residents ($245.25 tuition plus $32.75 fees); $612.25 per credit hour for non-residents ($579.50 tuition plus $32.75 fees); undergraduate courses (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $7,513 in-state, $16,633 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Northeastern State University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work: 450 clock hours (225 hours per semester at the same agency during the last two semesters of the senior year).
Can Northeastern State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?
Yes. Northeastern State University runs Master of Social Work (in-person and online options), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (32 hours, 1 year full time; 2 years part time; summer start). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
More BSW Programs in Oklahoma
Sources
- academics.nsuok.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers