Bachelor of Science in Social Work

State University of New York - Buffalo State University

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 19,663/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1871

Total Students: 6,405 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, United States

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Program Overview

The social work program prepares students for social work practice at the first professional level. Consistent with accreditation standards, the social work courses cover the following areas: human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, intervention methods, research, values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations at risk, and field instruction.

Social work is an upper-division major that builds on a liberal arts base. Academic evaluation includes GPA, class performance, and conduct that is ethical and professional. Interested students should contact the department for specific information on these academic standards.

Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire:

1. The skills required to work with clients who are diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and religion.

2. The history of the social work profession and social welfare policy; existing policy and services; and methods to analyze social welfare policy

3. The value and use of the scientific method to assess social work theory and practice

4. The knowledge and skills learned from a liberal arts education, including writing, logical thinking and analysis, human origins, government processes, aspects of social institutions, and psychological functions

5. Policies, procedures, funding sources, structures, functions, rules, and regulations of community agencies