Bachelor of Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree is recognized as the entry level professional degree for generalist social work practice in public and private social agencies. A BSW education combines liberal arts with professional social work foundation content to prepare graduates for direct services. To ensure professional standards, social work degree programs must meet rigorous academic standards to gain and maintain accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

BSW Practicum Admission Requirements:

1. A signed copy of the Student Contract
2. An essay (typed, double spaced) containing the following components:
   • a) Experience, Goals, and Suitability
     • EXPERIENCE: What life experiences have influenced you in your decision to major in Social Work?
     • GOALS: What goals are you striving for in the Social Work field?
     • SUITABILITY FOR SOCIAL WORK: Why and how do you think that you are suited to be a Social Worker?
     • (Note: The essay will be reviewed for both content and writing style. The essay should be a minimum of 1000 words.)
   • b) PRACTICUM: What are your goals for the BSW practicum placement? Do you have a specific population of interest?
3. Updated Professional Resume
4. One professional and one faculty recommendation letterSubmit Your Recommendation Letters
5. CastleBranch National background check (Valid within 30 days)CastleBranch National Background Check
   • The code you will need to use is: HV36 and the cost is $46.
   • **Your background check cannot be older than 30 days from the BSW practicum application deadline**
   • The deadline of the BSW practicum application is October 31.

BSW Program & Practicum Application (PDF)

Please submit your application via email to: nsusocialworkadmission@nsuok.edu

*Note: Once students are admitted into the social work program, they must complete the following courses and have a total of 88 hours prior to beginning practicum.

Student Learning Outcomes

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social Economic, and Environmental Justice

Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

TCC Human Services-Pre-Social Work AS to NSU Social Work BSW