Troy, Alabama

Troy University BSW Program

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

What BSW Options Does Troy University Offer?

Troy University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,792 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Troy University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Troy University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Troy University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)400-hour practicum

From Troy 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 Troy University Compares

Troy University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,792 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (175th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $19,584. It awarded 127 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 1st of 15 in Alabama and 18th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Troy UniversityAlabama medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$9,792$11,990$13,212

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

From Troy University's BSW to an MSW

Troy University runs Master of Social Work, Direct Practice specialization, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Troy University or elsewhere.

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

Is Troy University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Troy 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 Troy University awarded 127 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Troy University's BSW to a Alabama 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: LBSWOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Alabama licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW).

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Troy University

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Troy University BSW: Common Questions

Is Troy University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Troy 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 Troy University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.

How Much Does Troy University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,792 in-state, $19,584 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 400-hour practicum.

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

Yes. Troy University runs Master of Social Work, Direct Practice specialization, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Alabama

Sources

  1. troy.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. Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

Every program on this site was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation status comes only from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) directory, license rules from each state's social work board, and tuition and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES/IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list or how we rank them. How we verify programs