Bachelor of Social Work
The BSW Program at the Kent School of Social Work is a full-time, campus-based and online program that prepares students for entry level professional social work practice. The Program also provides the foundation for graduate study in social work. Students may qualify for entry as Advanced Level students in graduate social work programs. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Application - Priority Deadline March 15
Curriculum
The BSW Program Curriculum builds on a liberal arts base. The curriculum is designed to promote the development of generalist social work knowledge and skills in using critical thinking to analyze, plan and implement effective interventions to address complex social problems and the subsequent impact on individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Students gain experience through service learning and social work practicum.
BSW Upper Division Curriculum*
SW 201 Introduction to Social Work | 3 hours |
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Fall Junior Year |
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SW 301 Human Behavior & Social Environment I | 3 hours |
SW 302 Social Welfare Institutions, Policies & Service | 3 hours |
SW 303 General Practice I | 3 hours |
Spring Junior Year |
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SW 304 General Practice II | 3 hours |
SW 319 Human Behavior & Social Environment II | 3 hours |
SW 322 Issues in Policy & Service Delivery | 3 hours |
Fall Senior Year |
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SW 405 General Practice III | 3 hours |
SW 426 Introduction to Social Work Research | 3 hours |
SW 470 Practicum I | 6 hours |
SW 472 Practicum Seminar & Lab I | 3 hours |
Spring Senior Year |
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SW 406 General Practice IV | 3 hours |
SW 471 Practicum II | 6 hours |
SW 473 Practicum Seminar & Lab II | 12 hours |
BSW Upper Division Program Electives (Please see advisor for approval of courses) | 12 hours |
TOTAL MINIMUM HOURS TO GRADUATE: | 120 - 121 hours |
*Part-time program available (speak with BSW academic advising)
UofL Undergraduate Student Catalog(pgs. 841 - 845)
BSW Flight Plan (Full-time and Part-time Flight Plans available, speak with BSW academic advising)
BSW Program Admissions Requirements
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Program Contact Information
General questions: 502.852.8039
Director: Dr. Armon Perry
Program Manager: Laurie A. O'Hare, MA
Coordinator: Kim Rogers
EMAIL: BSW Service Account
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