Program Overview
La Salle University's BSW program prepares students for careers in social work, emphasizing social justice, human rights, and positive social change. The program consists of three phases: Foundation, Concentration, and Advanced, and includes field placements and a capstone project. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in the social work field, including child welfare, mental health, and community organizing.
Program Outline
Social Work, BSW
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at La Salle University prepares students for careers in the social work field. The program emphasizes social justice, human rights, and the importance of social work's role in promoting positive social change. Students learn about the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence individuals, families, and communities, and they develop the skills needed to assess needs, plan interventions, and advocate for change.
Outline:
The BSW program at La Salle University is a four-year program consisting of 120 credits. The program is divided into three phases:
- Foundation Phase: This phase introduces students to the core concepts of social work, including social justice, human rights, and the social work profession. Students also develop their skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Concentration Phase: This phase allows students to focus on a specific area of social work, such as child welfare, mental health, or gerontology. Students take courses in their chosen concentration and complete a field placement in a related setting.
- Advanced Phase: This phase builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the previous phases and prepares students for entry-level social work positions. Students take courses in advanced social work practice, research, and ethics. They also complete a capstone project that allows them to apply their learning to a real-world social work problem.
Assessment:
Students in the BSW program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Papers
- Presentations
- Field placement evaluations
- Capstone project
Teaching:
The BSW program at La Salle University is taught by a faculty of experienced social work practitioners and scholars. The faculty is committed to providing students with a rigorous and engaging education that prepares them for the challenges of the social work profession. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, simulations, and case studies.
Careers:
Graduates of the BSW program at La Salle University are prepared for a variety of careers in the social work field. Some common career paths for BSW graduates include:
- Child welfare worker
- Mental health counselor
- Geriatric social worker
- School social worker
- Medical social worker
- Substance abuse counselor
- Community organizer
- Social policy analyst
Other:
The BSW program at La Salle University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program is also a member of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Programs (BAPSW).
