Orem, Utah

Utah Valley University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Behavioral Science, Social Work programPublic

What BSW Options Does Utah Valley University Offer?

Utah Valley University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $6,270 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Utah Valley University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Utah Valley University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Utah Valley University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work, B.S.W.Separate BSW application; current UVU enrollment; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA; ENGL 2010 (C+), SW 1010 (B-), PSY 1010 and all general education completed; personal statement, resume and two referencesTransfer: Students with transfer credits or an associate degree verify requirements with the BSW academic advisorFall 2026-Summer 2027 tuition and fees, 12-18 credits: $3,436.55 per semester resident; $9,788.55 per semester non-resident

From Utah Valley 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 Utah Valley University Compares

Utah Valley University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $6,270 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (29th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,830. It awarded 50 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 4 in Utah and 138th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Utah Valley UniversityUtah medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$6,270$6,770$13,212

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

From Utah Valley University's BSW to an MSW

Utah Valley University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 41 credits, 1 academic year, beginning in summer with 11 credits of bridge coursework. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Utah Valley University or elsewhere.

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

Is Utah Valley University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Utah Valley 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 Utah Valley University awarded 50 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Utah Valley University's BSW to a Utah 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: Social Service Worker (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Utah licenses BSW graduates as the Social Service Worker after the none exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Utah Valley University

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Utah Valley University BSW: Common Questions

Is Utah Valley University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Utah Valley 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 Utah Valley University Offer an Online BSW?

No. Utah Valley University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into Utah Valley University's Social Work Major?

Social Work, B.S.W.: Separate BSW application; current UVU enrollment; 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA; ENGL 2010 (C+), SW 1010 (B-), PSY 1010 and all general education completed; personal statement, resume and two references.

Can You Transfer Into Utah Valley University's BSW?

Social Work, B.S.W.: Students with transfer credits or an associate degree verify requirements with the BSW academic advisor.

How Much Does Utah Valley University's BSW Cost?

Social Work, B.S.W.: Fall 2026-Summer 2027 tuition and fees, 12-18 credits: $3,436.55 per semester resident; $9,788.55 per semester non-resident (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $6,270 in-state, $17,830 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Utah Valley University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Utah Valley University runs Master of Social Work (MSW), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (41 credits, 1 academic year, beginning in summer with 11 credits of bridge coursework). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Utah

Sources

  1. uvu.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. Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Behavioral Health Board - Social Work

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