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 semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
US 1100Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
ENG 1310Fall / SpringPHIL 1305 or 1320Fall / Spring
COMM 1310Fall / SpringPSY 1300Fall / Spring
MATH 1315 or 1316Fall / SpringMU 2313Fall / Spring
POSI 2310Fall / SpringPOSI 2320Fall / Spring
SOWK 1350Fall / Spring
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFERED
HIST 1310Fall / SpringHIST 1320Fall / Spring
BIO 1330Fall / SpringGEO 1305Fall / Spring
ENGL 2310 or 2320Fall / SpringENG 3303 or 3304Spring / Online
SOWK 2375Fall / SpringPSY 2301 or CJ 3347Spring
Interdisciplinary ElectiveFall / SpringInterdisciplinary ElectiveFall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
Interdisciplinary ElectiveFall / SpringSOWK ElectiveFall / Spring
SOWK 3420Fall / SpringSOWK 3425Fall / Spring
SOWK 3305Fall / SpringSOWK 4305Spring
SOWK 4310Fall / SpringSOWK 4355Fall / Spring
SOWK ElectiveFall / SpringSOWK 3312Online
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
SOWK 4425FallSOWK 4374Online
SOWK 4356FallSOWK 4975Online
SOWK 3340Fall
Interdisciplinary ElectiveFall / Spring

☆ CSWE accredited program

Flexible course offerings, direct path to master's programs, and state social work licensure preparation.

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

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