Holly Springs, Mississippi

Rust College BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedGemma D. Beckley Social Work Department, Division of Social SciencesPrivate nonprofitHBCU

What BSW Options Does Rust College Offer?

Rust College offers 2 BSW options, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $13,840 a year (2023-24).

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2 BSW Options at Rust College

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Rust College

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social WorkFormal application to the Social Work Program after foundational courses (Introduction to Social Welfare, Community Volunteerism, Human Behavior)Nine semester hours of Social Work Field Practicum plus a three-hour field seminar
Rust College Weekend B.S.W. Social Work ProgramApply to Rust College with official transcripts; suited to employed social service workers and holders of associate or other bachelor's degrees who have completed liberal arts foundationsTransfer: Designed for students with associate or bachelor's degrees in other fieldsNine semester hours of Social Work Field Practicum plus a three-hour field seminar

From Rust College'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 Rust College Compares

Rust College's undergraduate tuition and fees, $13,840 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (298th lowest of 565). It awarded 2 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 10th of 10 in Mississippi and 518th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Rust CollegeMississippi medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$13,840$9,412$13,212

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

Is Rust College's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Rust College'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 Rust College awarded 2 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Rust College's BSW to a Mississippi 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: LSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Mississippi licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

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Rust College BSW: Common Questions

Is Rust College's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Rust College'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 Rust College Offer an Online BSW?

No. Rust College's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into Rust College's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work: Formal application to the Social Work Program after foundational courses (Introduction to Social Welfare, Community Volunteerism, Human Behavior). Rust College Weekend B.S.W. Social Work Program: Apply to Rust College with official transcripts; suited to employed social service workers and holders of associate or other bachelor's degrees who have completed liberal arts foundations.

Can You Transfer Into Rust College's BSW?

Rust College Weekend B.S.W. Social Work Program: Designed for students with associate or bachelor's degrees in other fields.

How Much Does Rust College's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $13,840. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Rust College's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work: Nine semester hours of Social Work Field Practicum plus a three-hour field seminar. Rust College Weekend B.S.W. Social Work Program: Nine semester hours of Social Work Field Practicum plus a three-hour field seminar.

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Sources

  1. rustcollege.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. Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists

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