Salisbury, Maryland

Salisbury University BSW Programs

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Human ServicesPublic

What BSW Options Does Salisbury University Offer?

Salisbury University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,638 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Salisbury University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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2 BSW Options at Salisbury University

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Salisbury University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.)120 creditsApply to the B.A.S.W. program at about 60 credits (junior status) with a 2.5 overall GPA and 2.7 social work GPA, after MATH 155 or PSYC 220, PSYC 101 and a social issues course; personal statement required; application window September 9 to October 15, 2026Transfer: Maryland community college A.A., A.A.T. or A.S. graduates satisfy SU general education; dual degree with University of Maryland Eastern Shore (B.A. in sociology from UMES plus B.A.S.W. from SU); SU-UMGC Europe option for military-affiliated students stationed in EuropeTwo semesters of field instruction (SOWK 420 and SOWK 421) in the senior year$4,088 per semester resident; $10,150 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, 2026-27); $333 per credit resident part-time
Online B.A.S.W. Program Option120 creditsAdmission to Salisbury University, then application to the social work program in the fall of the junior year after about 60 credits; designed for transfer studentsTransfer: Designed for transfer students with about two years (60 credits) of prior coursework; Maryland community college A.A. or A.S. satisfies general educationTwo semesters of field instruction (SOWK 420 and SOWK 421)$4,088 per semester resident; $10,150 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, 2026-27); $333 per credit resident part-time

From Salisbury 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 Salisbury University Compares

Salisbury University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,638 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (211th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $21,332. It awarded 101 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 8 in Maryland and 27th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Salisbury UniversityMaryland medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,638$9,998$13,212

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

From Salisbury University's BSW to an MSW

Salisbury University runs Master of Social Work (hybrid, Salisbury and four regional Maryland sites), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 32 credits, 12 or 18 months. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Salisbury University or elsewhere.

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

Is Salisbury University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Salisbury 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 Salisbury University awarded 101 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Salisbury University's BSW to a Maryland 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

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

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

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Salisbury University BSW: Common Questions

Is Salisbury University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Salisbury 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 Salisbury University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Online B.A.S.W. Program Option is offered online.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.): Apply to the B.A.S.W. program at about 60 credits (junior status) with a 2.5 overall GPA and 2.7 social work GPA, after MATH 155 or PSYC 220, PSYC 101 and a social issues course; personal statement required; application window September 9 to October 15, 2026. Online B.A.S.W. Program Option: Admission to Salisbury University, then application to the social work program in the fall of the junior year after about 60 credits; designed for transfer students.

Can You Transfer Into Salisbury University's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.): Maryland community college A.A., A.A.T. or A.S. graduates satisfy SU general education; dual degree with University of Maryland Eastern Shore (B.A. in sociology from UMES plus B.A.S.W. from SU); SU-UMGC Europe option for military-affiliated students stationed in Europe. Online B.A.S.W. Program Option: Designed for transfer students with about two years (60 credits) of prior coursework; Maryland community college A.A. or A.S. satisfies general education.

How Much Does Salisbury University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.): $4,088 per semester resident; $10,150 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, 2026-27); $333 per credit resident part-time (2026-27). Online B.A.S.W. Program Option: $4,088 per semester resident; $10,150 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, 2026-27); $333 per credit resident part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,638 in-state, $21,332 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (B.A.S.W.): Two semesters of field instruction (SOWK 420 and SOWK 421) in the senior year. Online B.A.S.W. Program Option: Two semesters of field instruction (SOWK 420 and SOWK 421).

Can Salisbury University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Salisbury University runs Master of Social Work (hybrid, Salisbury and four regional Maryland sites), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (32 credits, 12 or 18 months). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. salisbury.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. Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE), Maryland Department of Health

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