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S C H O O L O F S O C I A L WO R KC O L L E G E O F H E A LT H A N D H U M A N S E RV I C E S
SOCIAL WORK
Social Work professionals help individuals, families, groups and communities cope with problems and improve lives. They are able to work in a wide range of careers and serve as advocates for human rights, including social and economic justice.
WHAT DO SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONALS DO?
Our Mission: � e School of Social Work is dedicated to a course of study and professional preparation that educates students, pursues scholarly inquiry and performs community
service in order to promote a strengths approach to social work practice. Such an approach teaches students practice skills that advance the empowerment and well-being of
individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities as they explore policies and programs to ensure social welfare and quality social work practice.
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ACCREDITATIONThe BSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
OPPORTUNITIESAll students participate in a community-based intensive placement. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in international travel, student organizations and faculty research.
CORE VALUES The core values of the social work profession are service, social justice, dignity and worth of individual, importance and centrality of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
DIVERSE FACULTYOur highly qualifi ed faculty are committed to student success and bring a diverse array of social work practice experiences that enhance the classroom experience.
Modi� ed: 03/23/18
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORKCORE COURSES
Questions? Contact Dr. Noell Rowan, BSW Program Coordinator, at 910.962.2652 or [email protected]
For more information about this � eld, career opportunities, professional opportunities and the UNCW program, go to uncw.edu/chhs/swk/academic/bsw.html
Course # Course Title
SWK 235 Intro to Social Work and Social Welfare System
SWK 240 Basic Working Relationship Skills
SWKL 240 Basic Working Relationship Skills Lab
SWK 320 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SWK 321 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWK 355 Issues in Diversity for Generalist Practice
SWK 443Social Work Practice with Communities and Oganizations
SWK 396 Pre-Field Seminar
SWK 335 Social Welfare Policies
SWK 406 Research Methods for Social Work Practice I
SWK 442 Generalist Social Work Practice with Groups
SWK 496 Field Practicum I
SWK 407 Research Methods for Social Work Practice II
SWK 341Generalist Social Work Practice w/ Individuals and Families
SWK 497 Field Practicum II
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the program will be able to seek employment in the following areas:
• Child and Public Welfare• Aging• School Social Work• Justice and Corrections• Developmental Disabilities• Health Care • Mental Health/Clinical Social Work• Substance Use & Addictions• Military/Veterans Aff airs• Policy and Planning• Community Organizations • Nonprofi t Organizations
The BSW program is available at the UNCW main campus and through the Onslow Extension site in Jacksonville, N.C., which serves active military, veterans, military families and other residents.
Upon completion of credit hours, BSW graduates are eligible to apply to the one-year advanced standing MSW Program.