Social Work (B.S.W.)
Bachelor of Social Work
Major in Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree prepares students for generalist social work practice to help improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities with integrity. Students will also be able to integrate social work knowledge, values, and skills toward economic and social justice. The Texas State University Bachelor of Social Work program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and graduates will be able to engage in entry-level social work practice, apply for state social work licensure, and pursue graduate social work (MSW) studies. BSW level social workers help people of all ages and practice in such varied fields as child welfare, schools, long-term care, general social services, mental health care, and public assistance. Within the program, Social Work students must maintain high academic standards, develop the capacity to work with people from diverse backgrounds, and assist all people with any life difficulties and transitions they experience.
Course Rotations
FRESHMAN - First semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |
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US 1100 | Fall / Spring | ENG 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
ENG 1310 | Fall / Spring | PHIL 1305 or 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
COMM 1310 | Fall / Spring | PSY 1300 | Fall / Spring | |
MATH 1315 or 1316 | Fall / Spring | MU 2313 | Fall / Spring | |
POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | POSI 2320 | Fall / Spring | |
SOWK 1350 | Fall / Spring |
SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |
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HIST 1310 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
BIO 1330 | Fall / Spring | GEO 1305 | Fall / Spring | |
ENGL 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | ENG 3303 or 3304 | Spring / Online | |
SOWK 2375 | Fall / Spring | PSY 2301 or CJ 3347 | Spring | |
Interdisciplinary Elective | Fall / Spring | Interdisciplinary Elective | Fall / Spring |
JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
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Interdisciplinary Elective | Fall / Spring | SOWK Elective | Fall / Spring | |
SOWK 3420 | Fall / Spring | SOWK 3425 | Fall / Spring | |
SOWK 3305 | Fall / Spring | SOWK 4305 | Spring | |
SOWK 4310 | Fall / Spring | SOWK 4355 | Fall / Spring | |
SOWK Elective | Fall / Spring | SOWK 3312 | Online |
SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
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SOWK 4425 | Fall | SOWK 4374 | Online | |
SOWK 4356 | Fall | SOWK 4975 | Online | |
SOWK 3340 | Fall | |||
Interdisciplinary Elective | Fall / Spring |
☆ CSWE accredited program
What jobs can you get with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work?
- Probation Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Advocacy Program Specialist
- School Counselor
- Addiction Counselor
- Behavior Analyst
- Community Outreach Worker
- Case Manager
- Medical Social Worker