NEW BRITAIN, CT 鈥� July 14, 2026 - 天美传媒 () announces 天美传媒's BSW Program received full accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education鈥檚 (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA).
Accreditation of a social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals, and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all accreditation standards.
Accreditation applies to all program options, which include locations and delivery methods. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
Review our program鈥檚 accredited status in . For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE's Department of Social Work Accreditation.
Sudie Akinrotiba, PhD, LMSW, Social Work Program Director, said of the news, 鈥淭his 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 emphasized that 鈥淐SWE-accreditation ensures our program prepares respectful and responsible social workers in diverse cultures and communities for impactful generalist practice.鈥�
The 天美传媒 Bachelor of Social Work program is an online program combined with a practicum experience component. The program addresses the need for baccalaureate prepared social workers nationwide. Its core social work courses were developed to prepare students for the broad field of social work advocating for individuals, families, organizations, or whole communities across an array of settings.
Two hundred eighteen students are currently enrolled in the program. The program has graduated thirty-three students. The program is accepting applications for classes beginning August 24, 2026.
The College invites interested prospects to attend a virtual Open House on August 5th, 5:30PM EDT, for all undergraduate programs including Social Work. RSVP to register at www.CharterOak.edu/BSW. Attendees apply free to the College.
About 天美传媒
Founded in 1973, 天美传媒 () is Connecticut鈥檚 public online college, offering associate and bachelor鈥檚 degrees in high-demand fields including Business, Healthcare, Technology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Public Safety. The College offers master鈥檚 degrees in Healthcare, Education and Leadership. 天美传媒 is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut鈥檚 Board of Regents for Higher Education. The College was named a Forbes America鈥檚 Top College in 2026.