About This Program
The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) program is a professional program that prepares you for immediate entry into generalist social work practice in a variety of human service settings. The curriculum has a special focus on social justice and culturally responsive practice that highlights working with American Indians and their communities. Graduates are prepared to work with a variety of different groups in a culturally responsive manner.
Initially admitted as pre-social work, you complete a secondary application to enroll in upper-level courses. Much of the BSW program can be completed in a hybrid format. You must be on campus for a portion of your social work courses and to satisfy your liberal education requirements.
Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Prepares you for practice in a variety of human service settings such as schools, mental health, tribal and county agencies, child welfare, healthcare, and community organizing
- Graduates can complete a Master of Social Work degree in one calendar year
- Dynamic practicum opportunities
- Funding and training available for students interested in child welfare and school social work
Research & Experiential Learning
Faculty facilitate student-centered learning in the classroom and in community
- Structured community volunteering experience
- Practicum
- Social Work Day at the Capitol
- Conducting community assessment
Student Internships
- St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services
- Brightwater Health
- Life House
- Northwood Children’s Services
- Boys & Girls Club
- Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center
- 6th District Public Defender Office
- Planned Parenthood
- First Witness
- Essentia Health
- Regional school districts
Potential Careers
- Child protection services
- Crisis intervention
- Hospice coordinator
- Victim advocate
- School social worker
- Youth program coordinator
- Mental health social worker
- Medical social worker
- Rehabilitation counselor
- Social and community service manager
- Veterans affairs social worker
- Long-term care social worker
- Community organizer
- Legislative advocate
Scholarships
The Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program promotes the development of generalist social workers to become leaders who are committed to pursuing culturally responsive practice as they serve children and families through county, state and tribal child welfare agencies, focusing on Northern Minnesota.
Pathways to Practice prepares emerging school social workers to support students and their families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practice, with a strong emphasis on serving American Indian, BIPOC, low-income, and LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
Get Involved
The Bachelor of Social Work Student Association (BSWSA) strives to build community within the social work program and provide outreach to the campus and local community through volunteering efforts and partnerships with other on-campus groups.
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Social Work B.S.W. Courses & Requirements