Turn Your Passion for Helping Others into a Professional Career
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Social Work program prepares students to make a real difference in people’s lives. 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
Accreditation
In 2023, the B.S.W. program at Greater Allegheny campus has been granted candidacy status by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Candidacy ensures the program meets rigorous quality standards and prepares students for competent professional practice. Students graduating from the program will be recognized as having completed a CSWE-accredited curriculum once full accreditation is attained.
Curriculum Details
The official course requirements, including suggested academic plans, are available in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
