The BSW is accredited by a national accrediting body. The BSW is the only bachelor's level human service degree that has its educational programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Accreditation insures that graduates of accredited BSW programs have met national standards for faculty, instruction, and course work. The BSW is a professional degree . Social work is a well-established profession celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1998.
Degree is recognized nationally and internationally.
Nationally there are approximately 417 accredited BSW programs and 135 accredited MSW programs. Social Work is bound by a professional code of ethics and a set of professional standards. The BSW is a respected degree within the community. Curriculum standards of an accredited BSW program are well known in the community and by the agencies who hire. The BSW is recognized as the entry point into the profession.