Whitewater, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSocial Work Department, College of Letters and SciencesPublic

What BSW Options Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Offer?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers a BSW. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $8,250 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)37 credits in the majorMajor may be declared any time; entry to the Social Work Professional Training Program by application before SOCWORK 371 (apply March 15-30 for summer/fall, November 1-15 for spring)480 field experience hours, usually in one semester at about 32 hours a week (or two semesters at 16-20 hours a week)

From University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater Compares

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's undergraduate tuition and fees, $8,250 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (95th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,916. It awarded 56 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 15 in Wisconsin and 108th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWisconsin medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$8,250$10,020$13,212

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

From University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW to an MSW

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater runs Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Offered. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or elsewhere.

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

Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW CSWE Accredited?

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

From University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW to a Wisconsin 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: SW (ASWB Bachelors)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Wisconsin licenses BSW graduates as the Social Worker (SW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater BSW: Common Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW CSWE Accredited?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'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 Wisconsin-Whitewater Offer an Online BSW?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's pages describe a campus program and don't list an online option.

How Do You Get Into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Major may be declared any time; entry to the Social Work Professional Training Program by application before SOCWORK 371 (apply March 15-30 for summer/fall, November 1-15 for spring).

How Much Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $8,250 in-state, $17,916 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): 480 field experience hours, usually in one semester at about 32 hours a week (or two semesters at 16-20 hours a week).

Can University of Wisconsin-Whitewater BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater runs Master of Social Work (face-to-face or online), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Offered). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Wisconsin

Sources

  1. uww.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. Wisconsin Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board - Social Work Section (Department of Safety and Professional Services)

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