West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social Work, College of Education and Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $10,687 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into West Chester University of Pennsylvania's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The same BSW is also taught at Philadelphia (PASSHE Center City, 701 Market Street).

The West Chester University of Pennsylvania BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)Junior candidacy application (April 1 deadline) after pre-candidacy courses (SWO 200, 220, 225, 300, 320, 332, 350) with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPATransfer: Social work transfer credit accepted only from CSWE-accredited undergraduate programs; practicum courses do not transferAt least 20 volunteer hours, then practicum in the spring of junior year and both semesters of senior year

From West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Compares

West Chester University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate tuition and fees, $10,687 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (212th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $22,511. It awarded 57 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 3rd of 28 in Pennsylvania and 103rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

West Chester University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$10,687$35,570$13,212

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

From West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW to an MSW

West Chester University of Pennsylvania runs Master of Social Work (West Chester campus and Philadelphia, PASSHE Center City), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 36 credits, One or two years. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at West Chester University of Pennsylvania or elsewhere.

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

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW CSWE Accredited?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 57 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW to a Pennsylvania 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

Pennsylvania licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) after the ASWB Bachelors exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania BSW: Common Questions

Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW CSWE Accredited?

West Chester University of Pennsylvania'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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Offer an Online BSW?

No. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Junior candidacy application (April 1 deadline) after pre-candidacy courses (SWO 200, 220, 225, 300, 320, 332, 350) with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Can You Transfer Into West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): Social work transfer credit accepted only from CSWE-accredited undergraduate programs; practicum courses do not transfer.

How Much Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $10,687 in-state, $22,511 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.): At least 20 volunteer hours, then practicum in the spring of junior year and both semesters of senior year.

Can West Chester University of Pennsylvania BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. West Chester University of Pennsylvania runs Master of Social Work (West Chester campus and Philadelphia, PASSHE Center City), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (36 credits, One or two years). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Pennsylvania

Sources

  1. wcupa.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. Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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