Bachelor of Social Work Degree
When it comes to a bachelor of social work (or BSW), there’s no substitute for direct experience. Oakland University’s social work degree gets you off campus and into the community for hundreds of hours of field work. You’ll build a strong foundation for a social work career, acquiring practical skills and expertise related to mental health, child welfare, school counseling, gerontology, addiction recovery, and many other types of social work. With small class sizes and attentive faculty, our social work degree fosters supportive relationships and a culture of trust. You’ll gain maturity and confidence in our BSW program, earning a rigorous social work degree that equips you to help individuals, families, and whole communities improve their lives.
When it comes to a bachelor of social work (or BSW), there’s no substitute for direct experience. Oakland University’s social work degree gets you off campus and into the community for hundreds of hours of field work. You’ll build a strong foundation for a social work career, acquiring practical skills and expertise related to mental health, child welfare, school counseling, gerontology, addiction recovery, and many other types of social work. With small class sizes and attentive faculty, our social work degree fosters supportive relationships and a culture of trust. You’ll gain maturity and confidence in our BSW program, earning a rigorous social work degree that equips you to help individuals, families, and whole communities improve their lives.
Social work professionals in Southeast Michigan hold Oakland University’s bachelor of social work in high regard. We have a reputation for mature, well-prepared BSW graduates who can communicate effectively, solve problems collaboratively, and achieve measurable results. Agencies go out of their way to recruit our students for all types of social work internships and jobs.
After completing our BSW program, you’ll be qualified to explore a broad range of social work careers. BSW graduates work for many types of employers, including state and local government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, health care providers, correctional facilities and courts, and family service organizations.
Social workers provide the bulk of mental health services in the United States, so the need is great and career opportunities are extremely broad. You may find jobs in areas such as:
Prior to formal acceptance into the BSW program, you’ll take introductory courses in sociology, biology, psychology, and politics, along with an introductory social work course and a class on culture and human nature.
Core coursework in the social work degree includes classes in:
You’ll also take a diversity course focused on race, gender, or LGBTQ studies, and one or more electives in subjects such as: