Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the BSW program is $32,000 per year for New Jersey residents and $42,000 per year for out-of-state students..

Centenary University's BSW program prepares students for generalist social work practice in diverse community settings. The curriculum emphasizes field experience through a structured two-semester internship supervised by licensed social workers. Students engage in classroom learning grounded in social work values and the strengths perspective. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, ensuring eligibility for licensure and advanced standing in graduate programs.

The BSW program requires 120 credits, including coursework in social work theory, practice, and policy, plus a supervised field internship. Students complete 400 hours of field placement in their senior year.

Graduates enter roles as social workers, case managers, and child welfare specialists in healthcare, child services, and mental health settings.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 97% of applicants.

Centenary University began in 1867, founded by the United Methodist Church. Its academic model combines a liberal arts foundation with career-focused learning and personal attention. More than 60 programs span associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and licensure study. A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio supports close faculty mentorship and individualized guidance.

Academic areas include Equine Studies and Animal Health, Theatre Arts, Business, Communications, Media and Writing, Education and Humanities, and Natural, Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences. The university also provides hands-on opportunities through its equestrian center in Washington Township. Students can build experience through learning connected with northern New Jersey and the New York City region.

The main campus is in historic Hackettstown, New Jersey, at 400 Jefferson Street. Campus life includes residence life, student organizations, theatre, gaming, service activities, and Cyclone athletics. Centenary competes in NCAA Division III sports, giving student-athletes a setting where academic, athletic, and personal development are linked. For prospective international students, the university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate options and promotes a personal application review that considers each applicant’s experiences, strengths, goals, and potential. Applications are free, and most programs do not require test scores or a personal essay, although selected graduate programs may have additional requirements.