Baltimore, Maryland

University of Maryland-Baltimore County BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedBaccalaureate Social Work Program (part of the University of Maryland School of Social Work)Public

What BSW Options Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County Offer?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $12,952 a year in-state (2023-24).

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The same BSW is also taught at Universities at Shady Grove (Rockville).

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Maryland-Baltimore County

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 creditsMaintain a 2.5 GPA; field placement requires a 2.5 overall GPA, SOWK 250, 260, 388 and 397 with C or better, and senior standingTransfer: Up to 70 credits from a community college and up to 90 from a four-year school; ARTSYS used for Maryland transfer; the Universities at Shady Grove site serves students completing the last two years16 hours a week for 240 hours each semester over two consecutive semesters (fall and spring)$4,998.50 per semester Maryland resident; $15,100 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $413 per credit resident part-time

From University of Maryland-Baltimore County'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 University of Maryland-Baltimore County Compares

University of Maryland-Baltimore County's undergraduate tuition and fees, $12,952 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (281st lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $30,308. It awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 8 in Maryland and 47th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMaryland medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$12,952$9,998$13,212

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

Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County'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 University of Maryland-Baltimore County awarded 81 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Maryland-Baltimore County'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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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University of Maryland-Baltimore County BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County'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 University of Maryland-Baltimore County Offer an Online BSW?

No. University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into University of Maryland-Baltimore County's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Maintain a 2.5 GPA; field placement requires a 2.5 overall GPA, SOWK 250, 260, 388 and 397 with C or better, and senior standing.

Can You Transfer Into University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Up to 70 credits from a community college and up to 90 from a four-year school; ARTSYS used for Maryland transfer; the Universities at Shady Grove site serves students completing the last two years.

How Much Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: $4,998.50 per semester Maryland resident; $15,100 per semester non-resident (full-time tuition, Fall 2026/Spring 2027); $413 per credit resident part-time (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $12,952 in-state, $30,308 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 16 hours a week for 240 hours each semester over two consecutive semesters (fall and spring).

More BSW Programs in Maryland

Sources

  1. socialwork.umbc.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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