Social Work, B.S.W

Major in Social Work, B.S.W

The Evelyn Lane Sanders Social Work Program is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The social work program follows the traditions of Shaw University as the historic birthplace of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). As a BSW student, you will have opportunities to be involved in issues of justice, voting rights, and community advocacy. You will also be prepared with a strong generalist social work foundation for work in the profession or graduate school.

Our dedicated faculty will prepare you to become engaged critical thinkers, and problem solvers, ready to meet local and global challenges. Our graduates are prepared to address issues at the individual, group, and community levels.

Careers In Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work degree is always in demand. Graduates from the accredited Evelyn Lane Sanders Social Work Program meet the eligibility requirements for advanced standing Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. This means you can complete your MSW in just one year instead of two. The majority of our graduates go on to complete their MSW degree. Other begin their social work careers in a variety of fields including:

Child Welfare
Advocacy and Community Organizing
Housing Case Management
Mental Health Case Management
Addiction Recovery and Prevention
Aging/Gerontology
Developmental Disabilities
Health Care and Public Health
International Social Work
Justice and Corrections

Social Work Field Education

In your final semester as a BSW, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in your internship. Our Director of Field Education will connect you with an experienced social worker that will guide you in putting your classroom knowledge into practice. Even before your final semester, you will have many volunteer opportunities. Our program is well respected in the community so you will have opportunities to grow through community engagement.

Degree Requirements

For a complete overview of the program and requirements for the current year, please view the online catalog for the most current year. We look forward to having you join our dynamic program.