Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Norfolk State University will empower you to address social injustices with an emphasis critical thinking and human rights.

The bachelor’s degree in social work prepares students to deliver services at the foundational level of generalist social work practice.

Outcomes

As a social worker, you can make key differences in the lives of individuals, families and communities dealing with complex life challenges such as addiction, child abuse, social injustice, chronic illness, discrimination, homelessness, legal issues and mental illness.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Welfare Policies and Services

Principles of Speech

Human Behavior and the Social Environment

Abnormal Psychology

Social Welfare Policies and Services

Elementary Social Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-16 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Priority Deadlines. International: apply at least four months prior to the semester for which you wish to enroll.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Norfolk, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 783 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completed undergraduate application

Official or certified copies of records of all your academic work (in native language and in English) sent directly from school and examination results sent from examination council

Official TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers

SAT I or ACT scores for non-transfer students under 21 years of age

SEVIS Information Form

Financial documents including bank statements and certified Affidavit of Support and/or scholarship award letter

Transfer Eligibility Certificate (transfer students only)

$25 (USD) application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18018 USD / year

≈ 18018 USD / year
Out-of-State

18018 USD / year

≈ 18018 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6228 USD / year

≈ 6228 USD / year

Living costs

Norfolk

United States

1100 - 1900 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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