The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at NSU, which has been in existence since 1970, assists students in developing the knowledge, skills, competencies, and values to effectively help people confront and resolve personal problems and public issues. The Bachelor of Social Work degree prepares graduates for immediate entry into direct social work and human services positions. While some social workers spend their entire career in one field of practice, others move from one practice area to another over the course of their career. NSU’s program provides a generalist foundation that is transferable among the different fields of practice, populations, and problem areas, so don’t worry if you are not sure of which area of social work you want to enter. Additionally, our degree allows graduates going on to masters-level social work programs to, in many cases, pass over approximately one-half of the Master of Social Work courses. We are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
There are many opportunities for Social Work graduates in lots of different fields. Social workers can be found in all of the following fields of practice:
Degree Length: 4 Years
University: Northwestern State University
Classroom Format: In-Person or Online
