BSW Program Overview
The BSW program is premised on a generalist model. This means Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ who receive a BSW from the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ have the ability to view social problems and human development from broad ecological, strengths-based, and diversity perspectives.
This necessitates that a generalist possess the ability to synthesize knowledge from a variety of fields to intervene at multiple levels applying a broad array of theoretical and practice knowledge.
To that end, the BSW program is embedded within a liberal arts education. Students must fulfill general education requirements held by the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥. We also ask our Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to complete a number of extra-departmental requirements including courses in biology, psychology, economics, American government, and race and oppression prior to taking upper division courses (300-level and above). Students also complete upper division electives in the disciplines of their choice to support their social work knowledge and interests. This enables our Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ to bring to their social work careers a rich knowledge base from a wide array of academic traditions.