Bachelor of Social Work
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The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is designed to prepare students for general practice as a social worker and for acceptance in to graduate school. Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure by examination by the State of Texas and for full membership in the National Association of Social Workers. The BSW program is accredited by the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE), which is recognized as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the United States and its territories.
BSW Program Goal
To prepare professionally trained social workers for generalist practice with diverse populations in a way that fosters culturally competent practice with emphasis on Hispanic/Latin@ families and children.
BSW Degree, Minor and Certificates
Graduates are eligible for state licensure. View disclosures by state.
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program combines courses in social work policy, practice and the study of human behavior with service-learning opportunities and field education experiences that prepare graduates to work with diverse populations. This program is also offered to provide students with flexibility.
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This minor, offered through the Worden School of Social Service, focuses on a variety of topics including social welfare policy, human behavior and working with diverse populations, among other topics.
This minor is frequently paired with the following majors:
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The BSW Dismantling Oppression Certificate (DOC) is an interdisciplinary curriculum deigned to educate students about the issues of diversity and oppression within today鈥檚 society. The goal of the certificate is to educate and prepare students with the tools necessary to navigate a dynamic future from a position of knowledge, empathy, and justice. Students will work in the classroom to understand and gain experience with difficult dialogues, issues of race, gender, intersectionality and inclusivity.
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Since social workers will work with many clients who have experienced violence in some aspect of their lives, the program offers a Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI) certificate. This program is designed to educate students about the evolution and cycles of violence in families, systems and broader culture.
The purpose of the VPI certificate is to better prepare students for entry-level positions or for graduate training in the human services fields by acquiring knowledge about basic intervention theories and techniques. Students can complete this certificate while completing their degree. Through a sequence of prescribed courses, students will learn about the effects of trauma and violence as well as ways to prevent and combat those effects.
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