Overview

The program's mission is to prepare Idaho State University students to work as professionals in entry-level social work generalist practice.

What are our graduates doing?

Graduates will become social workers dedicated to:

Enhancing the quality of people's lives.
Empowering individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Advancing human rights and social and economic justice.

Idaho State University's Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation.

Accreditation of the Master of Social Work Program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Board of Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Anthropology
Critical Analysis of Social Diversity
Gender and Sexuality Studies
Sociological Methods and Social Work Research
Social Justice, Advocacy, and Policy Practice
Social Work Field Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Idaho Falls, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.5 GPA or higher
18 ACT or 1030 SAT (950 old SAT)
Application
$50 application fee
Official ACT or SAT scores
English Proficiency
Submit your school transcripts and records
Submit proof of financial support
Submit a copy of the biographical page of your current passport

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Out-of-State

28240 USD / year

≈ 28240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8914 USD / year

≈ 8914 USD / year

Living costs

Idaho Falls

United States

680 - 970 USD / month

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

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Overview

What are our graduates doing?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Idaho Falls

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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