Accreditation

It is important to note that the social work program at Xavier is accredited, which means it meets all the standards of the Council on Social Work Education. The implications of accreditation are important and far reaching.

All states regulate social work practice with licensing laws and in many you cannot work as a social worker unless you are licensed. One of the licensing requirements includes a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program such as Xavier's.

The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapy Board has passed a licensing law such that students who have a B.S.W. are eligible to take the social worker exam and practice in the state of Ohio as a social worker. Additionally, graduates of accredited programs may receive advanced standing in social work graduate programs.