Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Arts and SciencesPrivate nonprofit

What BSW Options Does Valparaiso University Offer?

Valparaiso University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $46,588 a year (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Valparaiso University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Valparaiso University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Valparaiso University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Social Work (BSW)57 credits in the majorFormal admission after declaring the major: 2.0 cumulative GPA, 2.5 GPA in social work courses, admission documentation and faculty interview; complete by September 15 of the junior yearTwo field experiences: junior field experience (SOCW 386) and senior field experience (SOCW 485 and 486)$50,650 per year tuition (12-19 credits per semester)

From Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University Compares

Valparaiso University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $46,588 a year (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (528th lowest of 565). It awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 9th of 17 in Indiana and 364th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Valparaiso UniversityIndiana medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$46,588$35,420$13,212

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

From Valparaiso University's BSW to an MSW

Valparaiso University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 35 credits, 1 year. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Valparaiso University or elsewhere.

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

Is Valparaiso University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University awarded 14 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Valparaiso University's BSW to a Indiana 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: Bachelor's Degree Social WorkerOr an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Indiana licenses BSW graduates as the Bachelor's Degree Social Worker.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Valparaiso University

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Valparaiso University BSW: Common Questions

Is Valparaiso University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Social Work (BSW): Formal admission after declaring the major: 2.0 cumulative GPA, 2.5 GPA in social work courses, admission documentation and faculty interview; complete by September 15 of the junior year.

How Much Does Valparaiso University's BSW Cost?

Social Work (BSW): $50,650 per year tuition (12-19 credits per semester) (2026-27). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $46,588. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Social Work (BSW): Two field experiences: junior field experience (SOCW 386) and senior field experience (SOCW 485 and 486).

Can Valparaiso University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Valparaiso University runs Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (35 credits, 1 year). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. valpo.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. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (Professional Licensing Agency)

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