Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Overview

By helping shape students’ capacity for caring, the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare prepares social workers to carry out the specific purposes of the profession: to develop human potential, to promote individual well-being, and to bring about a more just society.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program prepares students for generalist practice at the entry level with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. The program also prepares students for advanced graduate studies in social work, as well as for degree programs in other disciplines.

Students will be able to practice competently, under professional supervision, with a variety of client systems, and at all system levels upon graduation.

BSW Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, including 12 hours of practicum.

BSW Admissions Requirements

Students are directly admitted to the School of Social Welfare as new freshmen and transfer students at the University of Kansas.