Point Loma Nazarene University · San Diego, California
Social Work, B.A.
What Should You Know About Social Work, B.A. at Point Loma Nazarene University?
Social Work, B.A. is a BA in Social Work program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, offered on campus. Published tuition: $49,500 per year. Point Loma Nazarene University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.
Program Details
| Degree | BA in Social Work |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Field practicum | 400 internship hours |
| Tuition | $49,500 per year ($24,750 per semester) for 12-17 units, plus $1,000 general fee, 2026-27 |
From pointloma.edu, reviewed October 1, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Point Loma Nazarene University's federal tuition and fees, $43,550 a year (2023-24), compare with a median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW.
After This BSW: Licensing in California
- 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
- MSW to be licensed hereCalifornia licenses social workers from the master's level
California licenses social workers from the master's level. California BSW license from its board. Online students licensed in another state follow that state's board.
BSW Programs at Nearby Schools
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at San Diego State University
San Diego State University school profile · San Diego, CAFormatOn campusTuition$8,290per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 (in-state) · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW), Traditional Track at La Sierra University
La Sierra University school profile · Riverside, CAFormatOn campusTuition$35,910per year, tuition and fees 2023-24 · NCESAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (BSW) at California Baptist University
California Baptist University school profile · Riverside, CAFormatOn campus400-hour practicumTuition$20,319per termAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at California State University-Long Beach
California State University-Long Beach school profile · Long Beach, CAFormatOn campus450-hour practicumTuition$3,419per term · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Social Work, B.A.: Common Questions
How Much Does Social Work, B.A. at Point Loma Nazarene University Cost?
$49,500 per year ($24,750 per semester) for 12-17 units, plus $1,000 general fee, 2026-27 (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $43,550. Grants lower most students' price; confirm current rates with Point Loma Nazarene University.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Social Work, B.A. Require?
400 internship hours, according to the school's program page.
Can Graduates of Social Work, B.A. Go on to an MSW?
Point Loma Nazarene University's own Master of Social Work (hybrid) admits BSW graduates with advanced standing. Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.
Is Social Work, B.A. CSWE Accredited?
Point Loma Nazarene University's BSW is listed as accredited in CSWE's directory (September 2026); the accreditation covers this format.