Available Now! The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is offered exclusively at Penn State Greater Allegheny.
The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.
As a BSW student at Penn State Greater Allegheny, you can:
- Receive a high-quality social work education at a world-renowned university with over 700,000 living alumni
- Collaborate with faculty on research projects and journal articles for publication
- Engage in student organizations to refine your leadership and organizing skills
- Learn more about diverse populations and cultures from around the world
- Participate in a variety of diverse community service, internship, and service-learning opportunities
- Access one of the largest university library systems in the nation
- Prepare for graduate education in social work and other related fields
- Receive hands-on technical support in and outside of the classroom
- Receive individualized academic advising and mentoring from experienced, licensed social work faculty who work in the field
To learn more, explore our program pages, linked on the left side of this page, or contact Dr. Christopher Robinson, LSW, and BSW Program Director at [email protected] or 412-675-9093.