Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, Barnett College of Public HealthPublic

What BSW Options Does Temple University Offer?

Temple University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $22,082 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Temple University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Temple University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Temple University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)120 creditsMinimum 2.00 GPA overall and in the major; C or higher in all social work courses and HRPR 1001; health, background and Act 33/34 clearancesMinimum of 400 hours in supervised field settings over two semesters (10 credits)$20,376 per year PA resident; $36,600 per year out-of-state (full time, social work rate)

From Temple 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 Temple University Compares

Temple University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $22,082 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (358th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $37,462. It awarded 52 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 28 in Pennsylvania and 128th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Temple UniversityPennsylvania medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$22,082$35,570$13,212

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

From Temple University's BSW to an MSW

Temple University runs Master of Social Work (on site: Main Campus, Center City Saturdays), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 34.5 credits of coursework plus 25.5 credits transferred from the BSW. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Temple University or elsewhere.

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

Is Temple University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Temple 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 Temple University awarded 52 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Temple University's BSW to a Pennsylvania 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Temple University

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Temple University BSW: Common Questions

Is Temple University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Temple 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 Temple University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Minimum 2.00 GPA overall and in the major; C or higher in all social work courses and HRPR 1001; health, background and Act 33/34 clearances.

How Much Does Temple University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): $20,376 per year PA resident; $36,600 per year out-of-state (full time, social work rate) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $22,082 in-state, $37,462 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Minimum of 400 hours in supervised field settings over two semesters (10 credits).

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

Yes. Temple University runs Master of Social Work (on site: Main Campus, Center City Saturdays), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (34.5 credits of coursework plus 25.5 credits transferred from the BSW). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Pennsylvania

Sources

  1. temple.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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