Bachelor of Social Work
Welcome to the BSW Program
The Southern Adventist University social work program offers students a Bachelor of
Social Work degree (a major in social work) as professional preparation for social
work employment. On the undergraduate level, social work prepares students for beginning
professional social work practice. Based on a broad liberal arts foundation, the social
work major is a combination of academic and experiential courses leading to a bachelor
of social work degree.
Reach out to us with your general inquiries or questions about the BSW program.
BSW Handbook
For even more information about the BSW program, please visit our BSW Handbook.
Upcoming BSW Events
Admission Into the Social Work Program
Admission into the BSW program consists of three steps
- Apply to Southern Adventist University
- Meet with your advisor fir guidance on the courses to register for
- Complete the requirements for full admission after second year of studies
Learn More About the BSW Program
Field EducationStudents are involved in field opportunities as early as their sophomore year, gaining hands-on experience in real-world settings that help build practical skills, professional confidence, and connections within the social work field.
Learn More
Study TourThere are many out-of-class educational experiences, such as the New York Study Tour, European Study Tour (as available) and the Social Work Issues and Policies trip to Washington, D.C. Students involved in these experiences may be eligible to receive course credit.
Learn More
Transfer StudentsStudents transferring to Southern Adventist University’s social work program must complete the standard application process. Transcripts are reviewed by a social work adviser and Records and Advisement. Credit is granted for comparable courses with a grade of C or higher.
Learn MoreProgram Assessment
Bachelor's of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA). Accreditation of a social work program by the BOA indicates that it meets or exceeds standards of program quality evaluated through a peer review accreditation process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals, and the BOA has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all accreditation standards. Accreditation applies to all program options, which include locations and delivery methods. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. Review our program’s accredited status in CSWE’s Directory of Accredited Programs. For more information about social work accreditation, contact CSWE’s Department of Social Work Accreditation.
Southern Adventist University’s BSW program utilizes multiple measures to assess student competency in generalist social work practice. Below reports the last several years of assessment outcome data for BSW graduates.