Fairfield, Connecticut

Sacred Heart University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Sacred Heart University Offer?

Sacred Heart University offers a BSW, offered on campus and hybrid. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $48,460 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Sacred Heart University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Sacred Heart University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Sacred Heart University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW)Three semesters of practicum (575 hours: 175 in the junior year, 400 in the senior year)$27,085 per semester full-time undergraduate tuition (12-18 credits, fall and spring), 2026-2027

From Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University Compares

Sacred Heart University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $48,460 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (536th lowest of 565). It awarded 18 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 8 in Connecticut and 315th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Sacred Heart UniversityConnecticut medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$48,460$13,292$13,212

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

From Sacred Heart University's BSW to an MSW

Sacred Heart University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 30 credits, 1 year, on campus or online. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Sacred Heart University or elsewhere.

Sacred Heart University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is Sacred Heart University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University awarded 18 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Sacred Heart University's BSW to a Connecticut 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 hereConnecticut licenses social workers from the master's level

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Sacred Heart University

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Sacred Heart University BSW: Common Questions

Is Sacred Heart University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Sacred Heart University's BSW is offered on campus and hybrid, according to its own pages.

How Much Does Sacred Heart University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW): $27,085 per semester full-time undergraduate tuition (12-18 credits, fall and spring), 2026-2027 (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $48,460. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Sacred Heart University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW): Three semesters of practicum (575 hours: 175 in the junior year, 400 in the senior year).

Can Sacred Heart University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Sacred Heart University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (30 credits, 1 year, on campus or online). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Connecticut

Sources

  1. sacredheart.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. Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Social Work Licensure)

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