The Baccalaureate degree program in social work (BSW) has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) since 1974. A major in social work prepares students for beginning generalist, strength-based social work practice, graduate-level social work education, and social work licensure. Social work is a profession that is indispensable in contemporary society. Social Workers help people cope with the stresses and challenges of everyday life. A program is also available in Twin Falls.
Students are prepared to work with individuals, families, households, groups, organizations, and communities to address issues of coping and emotional support and also deal with broader challenges such as violence and social inequality that effect all people.
Students earning a bachelors degree in social work practice in a variety of social welfare settings and with a variety of populations. The school does not approve academic credit for prior work or life experience.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alabama’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners Contact: (334) 242-5860
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alaska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alaska’s Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (907) 465-2550
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arizona and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arizona’s Board of Behavioral Health Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Contact: (602) 542-1882
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Arkansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Arkansas’ Social Work Licensing Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Contact: (501) 372-5071
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, California does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review California’s Board of Behavioral Sciences website for information about obtaining licensure.
California Board of Behavioral Sciences Contact: (916) 574-7830
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Colorado does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Colorado’s Department of Regulatory Agencies website for information about obtaining licensure.
Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (303) 894-7800
Information was last reviewed 8/26/2021.
Currently, Connecticut does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Connecticut’s Department of Public Health website for information about obtaining licensure.
Connecticut Department of Public Health, Social Work Licensing and Investigations Contact: (860) 509-7603
Information was last reviewed 8/26/2021.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Delaware and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Delaware’s Division of Professional Regulation website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (302) 744-4500
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the District of Columbia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the District of Columbia’s DC Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
DC Department of Health – Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) Contact: (877) 672-2174
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Florida does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Florida’s Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling website for information about obtaining licensure.
Florida Department of Health Board of Mental Health Professions Contact: (850) 245-4292
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Georgia does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Georgia’s Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists website for information about obtaining licensure.
Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage Contact: (478) 207-2440
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Hawaii and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Hawaii’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Contact: (808) 586-2655
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Idaho and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Idaho’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Idaho Board of Psychologist Examiners Contact: (208) 334-3233
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Illinois and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Illinois’ Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note Illinois currently requires Bachelor’s graduates to have three years of supervised professional experience.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Contact: (888) 473-4858
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Indiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Indiana’s Professional Licensing Agency website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board Contact: (317) 234-2054
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Iowa and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Iowa’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Iowa Department of Public Health Contact: (515) 281-0254
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kansas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Kansas’ Behavioral Sciences Regulator Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Contact: (785) 296-3240
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Kentucky and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Kentucky’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Kentucky Board of Social Work Contact: (502) 564-2350
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Louisiana and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Louisiana’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (225) 756-3470
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maine and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Maine’s Professional and Financial Regulation website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that the state of Maine requires 12 hours of coursework in family or intimate partner violence. An applicant for initial licensure that cannot demonstrate completion of the required 12 hours of course work at the time the application is submitted shall submit documentation that the requirement has been met upon the applicant’s first application for renewal.
State Board of Social Worker Licensure Contact: (207) 624-8623
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Maryland and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Maryland’s Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists Contact: (410) 764-4787
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Massachusetts and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Massachusetts’ Board of Registration of Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers Contact: (617) 701-8681
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Michigan and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Michigan’s Licensing and Regulatory Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Contact: (517) 335-0918
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Minnesota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Minnesota’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Minnesota Board of Social Work Contact: (612) 617-2100; (888) 234-1320
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Mississippi and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Mississippi’s State Board of Examiners for Social Works and Marriage & Family Therapists website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists Contact: (601) 987-6806
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Missouri and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Missouri’s Division of Professional Registration website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Missouri Division of Professional Registration Contact: (573) 751-0885
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Montana does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Montana’s Board of Behavioral website for information about obtaining licensure.
Board of Behavioral Health Contact: (406) 444-6880
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nebraska and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Contact: (402) 471-2117
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Nevada and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Nevada’s Board of Examiners for Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers Contact: (775) 688-2555
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, New Hampshire does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Hampshire’s Board of Mental Health Practice website for information about obtaining licensure.
Board of Mental Health Practice Contact: (603) 271-2152
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Jersey and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (973) 504-6495
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of New Mexico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New Mexico’s Regulations and Licensing Department website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Please note that applicants must take a Board approved class on New Mexico Cultures if they obtain their Social Work degree outside of New Mexico. A “Cultural Course Information” website link is located at the top of the website with more information on board approved cultural courses.
New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (505) 476-4622
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, New York does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review New York’s Office of the Professions website for information about obtaining licensure.
New York Professional Education Program Review Contact: 518) 474-3817, ext. 450
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Carolina’s Social Work and Certification Licensure Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board Contact: (336) 625-1679
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of North Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review North Dakota’s Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (701) 222-0255
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Ohio and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Ohio’s Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Contact: (614) 466-0912
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oklahoma and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oklahoma’s Board of Licensed Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Work Contact: (405) 521-3712
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Oregon and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Oregon’s Board of Licensed Social Workers website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Oregon State Board of Licensed Social Workers Contact: (503) 378-5735
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets provisional professional licensure standards for the state of Pennsylvania if a student is enrolled in a Master of Social Work program. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please carefully review Pennsylvania’s Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Contact: (833) 367-2762
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Rhode Island does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelors of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Rhode Island’s Department of Health website for information about obtaining licensure.
RI Department of Health, Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (401) 222-5960
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Carolina and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Carolina’s Labor Licensing Regulation website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (803) 896-4664
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of South Dakota and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review South Dakota’s Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (605) 642-1600
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Tennessee and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Tennessee’s Department of Health website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Board of Social Workers Contact: (615) 741-5735
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Texas and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Texas’ State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Texas Department of State Health Services- Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Contact: (512) 719-3521
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Utah and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Utah’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Utah Department of Commerce,Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Contact: (801) 530-6628
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Vermont does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Vermont’s Professional Regulation website for information about obtaining licensure.
Office of Professional Regulation – VT Secretary of State’s Office Contact: (802) 828-2390
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Virginia’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Virginia Department of Health Professions Board of Social Work Contact: (804) 367-4441
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Currently, Washington does not offer licensure at the Bachelor degree level. Boise State’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Washington’s State Department of Health website for information about obtaining licensure.
Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee Contact: (360) 236-4700
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of West Virginia and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review West Virginia’s Board of Social Work website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
WV Board of Social Work Contact: (304) 400-4980
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wisconsin and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wisconsin’s Department o Safety and Professional Services website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Contact: (608) 266-2112
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Wyoming and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Wyoming’s Mental Health Professionals Licensing Board website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Contact: (307) 777-3628
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Puerto Rico and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Puerto Rico’s Department of State website for additional details about obtaining licensure. Note, to obtain licensure in Puerto Rico an applicant must be a legal resident of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Professional Social Workers Contact: (787) 722-2122
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the Virgin Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Virgin Island’s Department of Licensure and Consumer Affairs website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs Contact: (340) 714-3522 or (340) 774-3130
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of American Samoa. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review American Samoa’s Department of Human and Social Services website for details about clinical and social services in the territory.
American Samoa Department of Social Services Contact: +1 684-633-1571
Information last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of Guam and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Guam’s Licensure Flowchart for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Guam Board of Social Work Contact: (671) 735-7404
Information was last reviewed on 8/4/2023.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of the Marshall Islands. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
For more information about the licensing law in the Republic of Marshall Islands, please download a copy of the Marshall Islands Health Professional Licensing Act of 2009.
Marshall Islands Professional Licensing Contact: (692) 625-5261
Information last reviewed 8/4/2023.
It is currently undetermined if Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets the professional licensure standards for the territory of the Federated States of Micronesia. The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Please review the Public Health, Safety and Welfare website for Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for details about obtaining licensure.
Federated States of Micronesia Contact: : (691) 320-2609
Information last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the territory of the Northern Mariana Islands and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review the Northern Mariana Island’s Board of Professional Licensing website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Northern Mariana Islands Contact: (670) 237-3027
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.
Boise State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Social Work meets professional licensure standards for the state of Alabama and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Please review Alabama’s State Board of Social Work Examiners website for additional details about obtaining licensure.
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners Contact: (334) 242-5860
Information was last reviewed 8/4/2023.