Social Work (BSW)

Preparing students for entry level professional social work practice. The Program also provides the foundation for graduate study in social work.

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Degree

BSW Social Work (BSW)

Course Credits: 120

Degree Duration

4 years :

4 years degree

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Start Dates

August | January

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

The mission of the Kent School of Social Work & Family Science BSW program is to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The department an anti-oppressive stance in educating students to intervene at the micro, mezzo and macro levels through the application of critical thinking and the incorporation of available evidence to inform practice that responds to complex social problems. The program contributes to the mission of the University as a great place to learn, by providing engaged service and outreach that improves the quality of life for local and global communities. The educational part of UofL’s mission is accomplished through theoretically and empirically driven approach to pedagogy in our on campus and on-line instruction and transformative learning experiences.

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Upper Division App Required in Y2

Study Reasons

Prepare graduates to understand bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural functioning and apply it to all client systems.

Prepare graduates to promote social and economic justice through their practice with diverse client systems.

Prepare graduates who continue to develop professionally throughout their careers to meet new challenges and opportunities.

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