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Council on Social Work Education grants full accreditation to online Bachelor of Social Work program
“This is a tremendous achievement for our Program and College. This mark of distinction shows that our Program meets the highest industry standards ensuring high-quality training for our students.”— B. Sudie Akinrotiba, PhD, LMSW, Social Work Program DirectorNEW BRITAIN, CT, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu/BSW) is proud to announce that its BSW Program has earned full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
When the BOA accredits a social work program, it signifies that the program meets or surpasses quality benchmarks established through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program possesses adequate resources to fulfill its mission and objectives, and the BOA has confirmed its adherence to all accreditation criteria.
This accreditation covers every program option, including various locations and delivery methods. It offers strong assurance regarding the program’s quality and the preparedness of its graduates.
Explore the program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For further details on social work accreditation, get in touch with CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.
B. Sudie Akinrotiba, PhD, LMSW, Social Work Program Director, shared her thoughts: “This is a tremendous achievement for our program and the College. CSWE accreditation is a mark of distinction for Baccalaureate and higher programs in Social Work. It reflects that our program meets the highest industry standards and ensures high-quality training for our students.” Dr. Akinrotiba underscored that “CSWE-accreditation ensures our program prepares respectful and responsible social workers in diverse cultures and communities for impactful generalist practice.”
Charter Oak State College’s Bachelor of Social Work program is delivered online and includes a practicum experience component. It was designed to meet the growing demand for baccalaureate-prepared social workers nationwide. The core social work curriculum equips students to enter the broad field of social work, advocating for individuals, families, organizations, or entire communities across a wide range of settings.
Currently, 218 students are enrolled in the program, which has already graduated 33 individuals. Applications are now being accepted for classes starting August 24, 2026.
The College invites interested individuals to a virtual Open House on August 5th at 5:30 PM EDT, covering all undergraduate programs, including Social Work. RSVP to register at www.CharterOak.edu/BSW. Attendees can apply to the College for free.
About Charter Oak State College
Established in 1973, Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu/BSW) serves as Connecticut’s public online institution, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in sought-after fields such as Business, Healthcare, Technology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Public Safety. The College also provides master’s degrees in Healthcare, Education, and Leadership. Charter Oak holds institutional accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education and operates under the authority of Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education. In 2026, the College was named a Forbes America’s Top College.
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