Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield State University BSW Program

CSWE-accreditedDepartment of Social WorkPublic

What BSW Options Does Westfield State University Offer?

Westfield State University offers a BSW, offered online. It is CSWE-accredited. Federal tuition and fees: $11,882 a year in-state (2023-24). Graduates can continue into Westfield State University's own MSW with advanced standing.

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The Westfield State University BSW

Admission, Practicum and Cost at Westfield State University

ProgramGetting into the majorField practicumPublished tuition
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)67 credits in the majorFormal application at the end of the second year (third-year transfers apply on admission) after 60 hours of human service activity; 2.5 GPA in major and foundation courses and overallTransfer: Transfers from accredited BSW programs may take up to 48 credits in residence with Program Director approval

From Westfield State 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 Westfield State University Compares

Westfield State University's undergraduate tuition and fees, $11,882 a year for residents (2023-24), are below the median of $13,212 across schools with a CSWE BSW (246th lowest of 565). Out-of-state students pay $17,962. It awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23 (IPEDS), 4th of 8 in Massachusetts and 243rd of 527 nationally among schools on this site.

Westfield State UniversityMassachusetts medianU.S. median
Tuition and fees, 2023-24$11,882$42,061$13,212

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

From Westfield State University's BSW to an MSW

Westfield State University runs Clinical Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing: 37 credits, 1 year full time or 2 years part time, with a summer bridge course. Advanced standing is open to graduates of any CSWE-accredited BSW, at Westfield State University or elsewhere.

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

Is Westfield State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Westfield State 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 Westfield State University awarded 27 social work bachelor's degrees in 2022-23.

From Westfield State University's BSW to a Massachusetts 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: LSWA (ASWB Associate)Or an MSW in about a year with advanced standing

Massachusetts licenses BSW graduates as the Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA) after the ASWB Associate exam.

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

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Westfield State University BSW: Common Questions

Is Westfield State University's BSW CSWE Accredited?

Westfield State 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 Westfield State University Offer an Online BSW?

Yes. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is offered online.

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

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Formal application at the end of the second year (third-year transfers apply on admission) after 60 hours of human service activity; 2.5 GPA in major and foundation courses and overall.

Can You Transfer Into Westfield State University's BSW?

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): Transfers from accredited BSW programs may take up to 48 credits in residence with Program Director approval.

How Much Does Westfield State University's BSW Cost?

Federal undergraduate tuition and fees for 2023-24: $11,882 in-state, $17,962 out-of-state. Grants and scholarships lower most students' price.

Can Westfield State University BSW Graduates Get Advanced Standing in an MSW?

Yes. Westfield State University runs Clinical Master of Social Work, which admits BSW graduates with advanced standing (37 credits, 1 year full time or 2 years part time, with a summer bridge course). Any CSWE BSW qualifies you for advanced standing at other schools too.

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Sources

  1. westfield.ma.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. Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers, Bureau of Health Professions Licensure

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