Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Memphis Offer?

University of Memphis offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,344 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Memphis's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Memphis BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Memphis

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work120 creditsComplete SWRK 2010, 2011, 3010 and 3011 with C- or better, 30 volunteer hours in social service agencies, and the program application in SWRK 3011; competitive admission to a concentration; no minimum GPA for the major but a 2.50 is strongly preferred (child welfare concentration 2.6; school social work 3.0)Transfer: Transfer credit for SWRK 2010, 2011 and 3011 is reviewed by the school; upper-division social work credit must come from a CSWE-accredited program400 hours in the agency (Field I 150 hours; Field II 250 hours), usually over two semesters; block placement option for students with a 3.25 GPA2026-27 resident undergraduate tuition and university service fee $490 per credit hour, $5,880 per semester at 12-18 hours; UofM Global online courses $490 per credit hour for residents (cap $5,880) and non-residents

From University of Memphis'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 Memphis Compares

University of Memphis's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,344 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (203rd lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $14,784. It awarded 56 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 2nd of 19 in Tennessee and 106th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of MemphisTennessee medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,344$25,000$13,212

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

From University of Memphis's BSW to an MSW

University of Memphis runs Master of Social Work (on-ground and Distance Learning/UM Global), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 37 credit hours, 3 semesters (1 year full time; 2 years Extended Study). Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Memphis or elsewhere.

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

Is University of Memphis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Memphis'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 Memphis awarded 56 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From University of Memphis's BSW to a Tennessee 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

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 University of Memphis

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University of Memphis BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Memphis's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Memphis'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 Memphis Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is offered online.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Complete SWRK 2010, 2011, 3010 and 3011 with C- or better, 30 volunteer hours in social service agencies, and the program application in SWRK 3011; competitive admission to a concentration; no minimum GPA for the major but a 2.50 is strongly preferred (child welfare concentration 2.6; school social work 3.0).

Can You Transfer Into University of Memphis's BSW?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: Transfer credit for SWRK 2010, 2011 and 3011 is reviewed by the school; upper-division social work credit must come from a CSWE-accredited program.

How Much Does University of Memphis's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 2026-27 resident undergraduate tuition and university service fee $490 per credit hour, $5,880 per semester at 12-18 hours; UofM Global online courses $490 per credit hour for residents (cap $5,880) and non-residents (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,344 in-state, $14,784 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work: 400 hours in the agency (Field I 150 hours; Field II 250 hours), usually over two semesters; block placement option for students with a 3.25 GPA.

Can University of Memphis BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Memphis runs Master of Social Work (on-ground and Distance Learning/UM Global), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (37 credit hours, 3 semesters (1 year full time; 2 years Extended Study)). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Tennessee

Sources

  1. memphis.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. Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure (Tennessee Department of Health)

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