Social Work, B.S.W.

Visit the Social and Behavioral Department page for more information on the program and access to advising.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program prepares students for practice in a variety of settings, including healthcare, schools, social service, and other community-based organizations. This program combines foundational social work theory with hands-on experience and emphasizes the development of skills needed to work with individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Students will gain a deep understanding of social work values, ethics, human behavior, and social welfare policies. This program offers both required coursework and supervised field experiences to ensure graduates are prepared for generalist practice positions to engage with clients and assess their needs, link them to services, and monitor their progress.

Matriculation Requirements

Admission to the BSW program includes the following requirements:

1. Completion of all general education courses.
2. Completion of SW 1010 Introduction to Social Work and PSY 1010 General Psychology with a B- grade or higher.
3. Completion of ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing or ENGL 1005 Foundations of Academic Writing and ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing with a C+ grade or higher.
4. Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
5. Approval of the Social Work Admissions Committee.

Program Requirements

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Students must be formally admitted into the BSW program before they can register for this course.

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Students must take at least two WE courses

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits, 40 of which must be upper division.
2. Overall grade point average of 2.5 or above.
3. Residency hours -- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 credit hours earned in the last 45 credit hours.
4. All BSW Social Work Core requirements must be completed with a grade of B- or higher. 
5. All 12 credits of Social Work electives must be completed with a C- grade or higher.
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7. Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses.

Note: Please see department advisor to make an academic plan and for an explanation of all admission and program requirements.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Online Graduation Plan

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
2. Advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
3. Engage diversity and difference in practice.
4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
5. Engage in policy practice.
6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
9. Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.