The BSW is a 120-hour program and is offered both in person and fully online. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Field Education

Students in their senior year will complete 16 hours per week in the field while learning to become a generalist social work practitioner. Field education allows the student to integrate classroom theory to the application of knowledge, skills, and values utilized in practice.

Please see the field manual for additional information along with the BSW student handbook.

Tuition and Fees (Undergraduate)

The faculty and staff at UA Little Rock are committed to providing a quality education for our students at a good value. To get the most up-to-date tuition and fees information, please visit the Undergraduate Tuition & Fees page.

BSW 2+2 Program

UA Little Rock has a 2+2 agreement that allows students with a two-year degree from several community colleges to obtain their BSW in two years at UA Little Rock. For more information, contact Student Transfer Services.

How to Apply

Students should apply to the BSW program in their sophomore (2nd) year of coursework. The BSW program is completed in the junior and senior years. Due to the structured nature of our program, students must start their social work classes (beyond Introduction to Social Work) in the fall semester of each year. Applications are due March 15, 2025, and applicants will be notified by mid-May.

Undergraduate students can schedule an appointment with a School of Social Work advisor by contacting Amanda Ginger at https://aginger.youcanbook.me/