Bachelor of Science in Social Work Program (BSW)
If you have a passion for helping people and are
concerned about issues of social justice, social
work is the profession for you! Social workers help
people to resolve personal dilemmas and address
the inequities in communities. The Eastern Michigan
University Baccalaureate Program in Social Work
prepares students for professional practice with
individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations.
Our program is committed to the empowerment of poor,
vulnerable and underserved populations.
When you complete the social work program you will be prepared for beginning social work practice with populations that include:
- Individuals and families who are homeless
- Children who have been abused and neglected
- Youth who are troubled
- People with mental illness
- People with addictions
- Aging people who are in need of services
- Families who are struggling with poverty
You will develop skills in:Assessing the needs and strengths of individuals, families, groups, organizations, andcommunities
- Intervening with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
- Effectively interviewing individuals, families, and groups
- Planning services with colleagues and consumers
- Evaluating the effectiveness of practice and programs
- Reaching out to people and communities
- Advocating for consumer rights and addressing consumer needs
- Networking with other professionals
- Helping communities to address member needs
Our diverse faculty has a focus on student learning and teaching excellence in all areas of professional concentration. Our baccalaureate social work program provides the services that you, as students, need - most classes are offered both day and evening, tuition is affordable and there is convenient commuter access. The baccalaureate social work degree is very marketable, and also provides the potential for Advanced Standing into an MSW Program. In fact, the U.S. Labor Department has identified social work as one of the fastest growing professions. Our program is housed in a new technologically advanced building, and offers multiple hands-on learning experiences, including three different field experiences. We also have opportunities for study abroad.
