The field of social work is growing. Purdue University Northwest's Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program combines a competency-based curriculum with internship opportunities in the field. Upon graduation, youll be prepared to obtain licensure as a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW), apply to graduate school or pursue employment as a generalist social worker.
Youll take a balance of general education courses, College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences core courses and social work courses.
Our curriculum is based on the nine competencies identified by the Council on Social Work Education: Ethical and professional behavior, diversity and difference, human rights: social, economic, and environmental justice, research, policy practice, engagement with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
The Social Work program has an outstanding reputation in the community. Each facet of the degree builds the knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes that comprise the nine social work competencies. Upon graduation, youll be ready to work as a generalist, apply for licensure or pursue graduate study.
This is an applied, license-eligible, professional degree program. Faculty share real-world social work experience, model ethical behavior and engage in service alongside their students.
Youll have of opportunities to learn and engage with the community through practicums, field trips, service learning and student clubs.
