Bachelor in Social Work

The BSW Program at the Kent School of Social Work is a full-time, campus-based 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).

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	4 hours
Fall Junior Year
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
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
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
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:	121 hours

BSW Student Catalog

UofL Undergraduate Student Catalog (pgs. 841 - 845)

BSW Flight Plan

BSW Program Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

General questions: 502.852.8039

Director: Dr. Wanda Lott Collins

Program Manager: Laurie A. O'Hare, MA

Coordinator: Kim Rogers

EMAIL: BSW Service Account

Accreditation