Jackson, Tennessee
Union University BSW Programs
What BSW Options Does Union University Offer?
Union University offers 2 BSW options, 1 of them online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $38,450 a year (2023-24).
2 BSW Options at Union University
- FormatOn campusTuition$41,170per yearAccreditationCSWE
- FormatOnline424-hour practicumTuition$605per creditAccreditationCSWE
Admission, Practicum and Cost at Union University
| Program | Getting into the major | Field practicum | Published tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Social Work42 credits in the major | Upper-level social work courses require admission to the program | $41,170 per year ($20,585 per semester), 2026-27 traditional undergraduate tuition | |
| Bachelor of Social Work for Adults | At least 60 hours earned toward a bachelor's degree and at least 24 years of age; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.5 social work GPA for senior courses | SW 490 with a minimum of 424 clock hours in an approved social service agency during the senior year | $605 per credit hour plus $34 per credit hour general student fee (2026-27 Adult Studies) |
From Union 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 Union University Compares
Union University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $38,450 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (469th lowest of 565). It awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 8th of 19 in Tennessee and 253rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.
| Union University | Tennessee median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, 2023-24 | $38,450 | $25,000 | $13,212 |
Medians across schools on this site with a CSWE BSW (federal figures, NCES College Navigator). The BSW cost comparison puts Union University beside other schools.
Is Union University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Union 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 Union University awarded 25 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.
From Union University's BSW to a Tennessee License
- First years: general education and intro coursesPsychology, sociology, human biology, intro to social work
- Apply to the social work majorUsually in the second year, with a GPA minimum
- Senior field practicumAt least 400 supervised hours in an agency
- License: LBSW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing
Tennessee licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.
Tennessee BSW license from its social work board · BSW license checker
Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Union University
Online BSW programs at other CSWE-accredited schools, lowest published per-credit rate first:
- FormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$207per creditAccreditationCSWE
Bachelor of Social Work at Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University school profile · Hays, KSFormatOn campus, Online400-hour practicumTuition$216per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW), Online at University of the Cumberlands
University of the Cumberlands school profile · Williamsburg, KYFormatOnlineTuition$220per creditAccreditationCSWEBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Little Rock school profile · Little Rock, ARFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$234per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWESocial Work Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science at University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney school profile · Kearney, NEFormatOn campus, OnlineTuition$244per credit · resident rateAccreditationCSWE
Union University BSW: Common Questions
Is Union University's BSW CSWE Accredited?
Union 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 Union University Offer an Online BSW?
Yes. Bachelor of Social Work for Adults is offered online.
How Do You Get Into Union University's Social Work Major?
Bachelor of Social Work: Upper-level social work courses require admission to the program. Bachelor of Social Work for Adults: At least 60 hours earned toward a bachelor's degree and at least 24 years of age; minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and 2.5 social work GPA for senior courses.
How Much Does Union University's BSW Cost?
Bachelor of Social Work: $41,170 per year ($20,585 per semester), 2026-27 traditional undergraduate tuition (2026-27). Bachelor of Social Work for Adults: $605 per credit hour plus $34 per credit hour general student fee (2026-27 Adult Studies) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $38,450. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.
How Many Field Practicum Hours Does Union University's BSW Require?
Bachelor of Social Work for Adults: SW 490 with a minimum of 424 clock hours in an approved social service agency during the senior year.
More BSW Programs in Tennessee
- Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville
- Belmont UniversityNashville
- East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City
- Freed-Hardeman UniversityHenderson
- King UniversityBristol
- Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis
- Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate
- Lipscomb UniversityNashville
- All social work programs in TennesseeState guide and BSW license
Sources
- uu.edu: program, admissions and tuition pages, reviewed October 1, 2026
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), directory of accredited programs (September 2026)
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS: 2022-23 completions and 2023-24 tuition and fees
- Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)