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About the Program

The Bachelor of Social Work program prepares students with the skills, knowledge and values to become an outstanding social work practitioner, educator or researcher. You’ll learn how to understand social challenges, the cultural and community factors that affect individuals, and how to apply research and best practices to help people thrive. Classroom learning is paired with hands-on experiences in local organizations, giving you the skills needed to succeed as an entry-level social work professional. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the our program have gone on to work in areas such as:

  • Case management and client advocacy

  • Child welfare, adoption, and foster care

  • Health and hospice services

  • School social work

  • Criminal justice and restorative justice programs

  • Community organizing and workforce development

  • Nonprofit and public sector administration

  • International social work and global engagement

Social Work Program and Field Education Handbook2.17 MB

Accreditation

CSWE—Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
Penn State Greater Allegheny’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). 
 
Accreditation of a social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals, and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all accreditation standards. 
 
Accreditation applies to all program options, which include locations and delivery methods. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. 
 
Review our program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.
 

Curriculum Details

The official course requirements, including suggested academic plans, are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

 

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