Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedSchool of Social Work, College of Health and Human ServicesPublic

What BSW Options Does Western Michigan University Offer?

Western Michigan University offers a BSW, offered on campus. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $15,298 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Western Michigan University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Western Michigan University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Western Michigan University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW)Admitted first to the pre-social work curriculum; competitive application to the major after SWRK 2100 and at least 30 credit hours, minimum 2.5 overall GPA, transcripts and personal statement; applications due March 15 and September 15400 hours of internship experience over two semesters

From Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan University Compares

Western Michigan University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $15,298 a year for residents (2023-24), are above the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (315th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $19,098. It awarded 64 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 6th of 20 in Michigan and 82nd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Western Michigan UniversityMichigan medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$15,298$15,988$13,212

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

From Western Michigan University's BSW to an MSW

Western Michigan University runs Master of Social Work (Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 39 credits, 10 months full time; 2 years part time. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Western Michigan University or elsewhere.

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

Is Western Michigan University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan University awarded 64 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Western Michigan University's BSW to a Michigan 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: Limited SST (none)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Michigan licenses BSW graduates as the Limited Social Service Technician (Limited SST) after the none exam.

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

Similar BSW Programs to Compare With Western Michigan University

Campus BSW programs at the nearest other CSWE-accredited schools:

Western Michigan University BSW: Common Questions

Is Western Michigan University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Western Michigan 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 Western Michigan University Offer an Online BSW?

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW): Admitted first to the pre-social work curriculum; competitive application to the major after SWRK 2100 and at least 30 credit hours, minimum 2.5 overall GPA, transcripts and personal statement; applications due March 15 and September 15.

How Much Does Western Michigan University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $15,298 in-state, $19,098 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

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

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW): 400 hours of internship experience over two semesters.

Can Western Michigan University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Western Michigan University runs Master of Social Work (Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids), which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (39 credits, 10 months full time; 2 years part time). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

More BSW Programs in Michigan

Sources

  1. wmich.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. Michigan Board of Social Work, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Professional Licensing

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