Students applying to the BS in Social Work Degree Completion Program must have 60 undergraduate credits applicable to the total degree. Those applying must submit:
Building on over 20 years of experience in Social Work education this Program is delivered in an alternative format for the adult student who cannot attend the regular program. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education the graduates of this Program are prepared for entry level social work practice and/or graduate school.
The program emphasizes:
Social workers are committed to improving the human condition by maximizing human potential and the quality of the social environment. Social workers advocate for social justice and serve oppressed populations and society's most vulnerable people. BSW education prepares graduates in generalist social work practice methods to serve individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities with a range of problems. Agencies that provide services to those dealing with problems in social functioning, substance abuse, mental health issues, domestic violence, child protection, aging and health concerns, school, employment, and legal issues are among the settings where social workers practice.
Social Work education is built on a broad liberal arts foundation that is generally completed through the 60 student credit transfer as they enter the program. In the second 60 credits students will focus on the following content areas:
Coursework is enhanced by applied experiences in the field culminating in a 500-hour internship under professional social work supervision. The rich array of regional human service agencies provide students with a range of flexible and challenging field education opportunities.
