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West Texas a &Amp; M University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Psychology, Sociology and Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does West Texas a &Amp; M University Offer?

West Texas A & M University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $9,101 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into West Texas A & M University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The West Texas a &Amp; M University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at West Texas a &Amp; M University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Social WorkPre-majors apply formally, usually in the junior year: core complete including two biology or anatomy classes, SOCW 2315, 2361, 3301 and 3302 complete, 2.50 WTAMU GPA, two reference letters and a program evaluation450-hour internship, as a final-semester block (32 hours per week) or part time over two semesters (16 hours per week)Estimated annual tuition and fees, fall and spring, 30 hours, guaranteed rate (based on 2023-24 rates): $9,664 Texas residents; $11,376 out-of-state

From West Texas A & M 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 West Texas a &Amp; M University Compares

West Texas A & M University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $9,101 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (140th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $10,996. It awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 15th of 33 in Texas and 205th of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

West Texas A & M UniversityTexas medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$9,101$10,310$13,212

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

From West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW to an MSW

West Texas A & M University runs Master of Science in Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: Fast Track: one calendar year (August to August); Standard Track: 5 semesters. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at West Texas A & M University or elsewhere.

West Texas A & M University MSW details on mswdegree.com · How BSW-to-MSW advanced standing works

Is West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University awarded 35 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW to a Texas 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

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

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With West Texas a &Amp; M University

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West Texas a &Amp; M University BSW: Common Questions

Is West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

West Texas A & M 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 West Texas a &Amp; M University Offer an Online BSW?

No. West Texas A & M University's BSW is offered on campus, according to its own pages.

How Do You Get Into West Texas a &Amp; M University's Social Work Major?

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Pre-majors apply formally, usually in the junior year: core complete including two biology or anatomy classes, SOCW 2315, 2361, 3301 and 3302 complete, 2.50 WTAMU GPA, two reference letters and a program evaluation.

How Much Does West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW Cost?

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Social Work: Estimated annual tuition and fees, fall and spring, 30 hours, guaranteed rate (based on 2023-24 rates): $9,664 Texas residents; $11,376 out-of-state (2023-24). Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $9,101 in-state, $10,996 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

How Many Field Practicum Hours Does West Texas a &Amp; M University's BSW Require?

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Social Work: 450-hour internship, as a final-semester block (32 hours per week) or part time over two semesters (16 hours per week).

Can West Texas a &Amp; M University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. West Texas A & M University runs Master of Science in Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (Fast Track: one calendar year (August to August); Standard Track: 5 semesters). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Texas

Sources

  1. wtamu.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. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

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