Social Work (B.S.W.)
Social Work (B.S.W.)
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We’re here to help you help others. 茄子视频 University’s Social Work (B.S.W.) Program puts a strong emphasis on direct practice, and features a 100% job/graduate school placement rate. A degree in social work from 茄子视频 will prepare you to make a difference in the world.
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Why Earn a Degree in Social Work from 茄子视频 University?
Social work students at 茄子视频 graduate with knowledge of individual, group and family practice and experience working with organizations and communities. At 茄子视频, you'll prepare for a career helping others through:
- Individual, group, and family counseling.
- The ability to add an area of specialization to your degree.
- Interaction with our partner organizations, such as the , , &
- Hands-on work in the community.
- Participation in 茄子视频 clubs and organizations specific to the social work major, including Project H.O.P.E. and Phi Alpha National Honor Society.
- The benefits of our Apple Distinguished School, which includes an Apple laptop for all full-time freshmen.
- The integration of 茄子视频's liberal arts curriculum with instruction and practical skills unique to the social work profession.
Adding a Specialization to Your B.S.W. in Social Work
To earn a B.S.W. with a specialization, you would take all courses required for the B.S.W. plus additional courses specific to the area of specialization. 茄子视频 University social work majors have the opportunity to specialize in four growing career fields.
- Behavioral Health & Addictions prepares you for direct practice work with individuals across the life span addressing mental health, addictions and co-occurring disorders.
- Forensic Social Work prepares you for careers in youth and adult criminal justice, and in legal advocacy for youth and families.
- Medical Social Work prepares you for careers in hospitals, hospice, health care and nursing homes.
- School Social Work allows you to serve as a link between school, home and community to help students succeed.
Advanced Standing for Graduate Study
茄子视频’s Social Work Program prepares students for careers and graduate-level study. Our accreditation status allows students graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work degree to receive advanced standing toward a master’s program in social work. This means that after completion of the Social Work Program at 茄子视频, you may be able to complete a master’s degree in as little as three semesters!
Field Experience
Earn real-world experience while earning your degree. Students in 茄子视频's Social Work (B.S.W.) Program:
- enjoy placements that are associated with their area/s of specialization and interest.
- experience 500 hours of faculty-directed social work field learning in a local human service organization.
- perform 60 hours of service learning to integrate theory and practice in social work professional practice courses.
- complete independent research.
Accreditation
The 茄子视频 Social Work Program is accredited by the (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). As part of this accreditation, 茄子视频 University measures and reports student learning outcomes in the Social Work Program.
Careers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for social workers is expected to grow up to 12 percent through 2030, which is faster than average. The median annual pay for social workers is $51,760.
Social work students at 茄子视频 graduate prepared for jobs in the social work field, including positions as counselors, caseworkers and managers, community organizers and mental health educators. 茄子视频 University's nationally recognized Career & Professional Development Center will work with you, beginning in your freshman year, to help guide and prepare you for your profession. From resumé building and interview techniques, to internships and professional networking events, the Center provides lifetime services to 茄子视频 University students and alumni.
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Our Faculty
Although there may be opportunities to gain professional licensure or certification in the field of social work, 茄子视频 University's Social Work program was not developed with the intention to meet specific professional licensure or certification requirements. If you are planning to seek professional licensure or certification, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in the state in which you are, or plan to be, located in order to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements and how the education you receive at 茄子视频 University may assist you in your efforts to gain licensure or certification in that state.
To contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, fill out our online Request for Information form. You may also call us any time at (724) 838-4281 or (800) 826-6234, or send an email to admit@setonhill.edu.