Charter Oak State College earns CSWE accreditation for BSW program

Charter Oak State College’s online Bachelor of Social Work program has received full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation. The approval signals the program meets national quality standards and could boost confidence for students entering the workforce.

Why it matters: - CSWE accreditation is the national benchmark for social work education and signals that a program meets or exceeds quality standards. - The accreditation gives students and employers added assurance that Charter Oak’s BSW graduates are prepared for generalist social work practice. - The approval covers all program options, including delivery method and location, which is important for an online program built for students nationwide.

What happened: - Charter Oak State College said its Bachelor of Social Work program received full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education’s Board of Accreditation. - The announcement was dated July 14, 2026, from New Britain, Connecticut. - The program is online and includes a practicum experience component. - Program Director B. Sudie Akinrotiba called the accreditation a major achievement for the college and said it reflects the program’s high standards.

The details: - The BOA accreditation process is a peer review that verifies a program has enough resources to meet its mission and goals. - The board’s review also confirms compliance with all accreditation standards. - Charter Oak said its core social work courses were designed to prepare students to advocate for individuals, families, organizations and communities. - The program is intended to meet the need for baccalaureate-prepared social workers across the country. - Charter Oak said 218 students are currently enrolled in the BSW program. - The program has graduated 33 students. - Applications are open for classes beginning August 24, 2026. - The college is hosting a virtual open house on August 5 at 5:30 p.m. EDT for undergraduate programs, including social work. - Prospective students can RSVP and apply free through the program page.

Between the lines: - The accreditation may help Charter Oak compete for students who want an online social work degree with recognized quality credentials. - For a program still building its graduate base, the endorsement can strengthen trust with students, employers and field-placement partners. - The timing suggests Charter Oak is using the accreditation to drive fall enrollment and broaden awareness of the program.

What's next: - Charter Oak will continue recruiting for the August 24 start date. - The college will use the August 5 virtual open house to pitch its undergraduate offerings and social work program. - Students can review the program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. - Charter Oak directs questions about social work accreditation to CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.

The bottom line: - Charter Oak’s BSW accreditation gives its online social work program a key quality stamp as the college looks to grow enrollment and graduate more practice-ready students.