Pittsburg, Kansas

Pittsburg State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of History, Philosophy, and Social SciencesPublic

What BSW Options Does Pittsburg State University Offer?

Pittsburg State University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,008 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Pittsburg State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Pittsburg State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Pittsburg State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkApplication to the Social Work Program with a 2.5 overall and social work GPA, C or better in SWK 201, SWK 221 and SWK 222, a written self-evaluation, three references and an interview with the Admissions CommitteeTransfer: Transfer students may enroll in 300-level social work courses in their first semester and apply to the program during that semester480 clock hours of educationally directed practicum; practicum in the final semester, four eight-hour days per week$4,442 per semester flat rate including campus fees (in-state rate, which covers Kansas and 33 other states); $10,114 per semester out-of-state

From Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg State University Compares

Pittsburg State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,008 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (85th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $19,692. It awarded 21 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 8 in Kansas and 287th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Pittsburg State UniversityKansas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$8,008$10,942$13,212

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

From Pittsburg State University's BSW to an MSW

Pittsburg State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 32 credit hours, 1 calendar year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Pittsburg State University or elsewhere.

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

Is Pittsburg State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg State University awarded 21 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Pittsburg State University's BSW to a Kansas 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Pittsburg State University

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Pittsburg State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Pittsburg State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg State University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work: Application to the Social Work Program with a 2.5 overall and social work GPA, C or better in SWK 201, SWK 221 and SWK 222, a written self-evaluation, three references and an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Can You Transfer Into Pittsburg State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work: Transfer students may enroll in 300-level social work courses in their first semester and apply to the program during that semester.

How Much Does Pittsburg State University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work: $4,442 per semester flat rate including campus fees (in-state rate, which covers Kansas and 33 other states); $10,114 per semester out-of-state (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,008 in-state, $19,692 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work: 480 clock hours of educationally directed practicum; practicum in the final semester, four eight-hour days per week.

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

Yes. Pittsburg State University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (32 credit hours, 1 calendar year full time; 2 years part time; begins in summer). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Kansas

Sources

  1. pittstate.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. Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB)

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