Bachelor of Social Work

The undergraduate Social Work Program offers a specialized degree, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The program is both academically and professionally rigorous. BSW degree graduates are prepared for immediate entry into direct human service professional positions. The BSW degree is recognized as the entry-level professional degree for generalist social work practice in public and private social agencies. BSW graduates have knowledge anchored by a strong liberal arts foundation plus skills and a value base. Focusing on the person in the environment uniquely prepares BSW graduates to work effectively with individuals, families, small groups, communities and organizations. BSW graduates are employed in diverse work settings such as mental health, juvenile services, child welfare, criminal justice, hospitals, public policy and community development

Course Requirement Information
Required Courses	Credit Hrs	Career Links
General Education	43-44 hrs	What can I do with this Major? Occupational Outlook Handbook SWOSU Career Services
Degree Specific	39 hrs
	Electives
Minimum Hours Required for degree	120 hrs
Approximately 8 Semesters

NOTE:

For students who enrolled at SWOSU before Fall 2004, download Course Sequence here.

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