Bachelor of Social Work
College of Health Sciences
The School of Social Work provides educational opportunities for a diverse group of students to earn degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Students learn the knowledge, skills, values, and ethics of the profession of social work in a supportive academic environment.
Bachelor of Social Work
Mission
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) program is to prepare competent, technologically-advanced, generalist entry-level social work professionals. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values and ethics that are required to meet the challenges and needs faced by diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in a changing, global social environment. Graduates will be able to engage in critical thinking and research-informed practice. The B.S.W. program seeks to prepare students to become leaders in enhancing the quality of life and seeking solutions to social problems. It is particularly concerned with the consequences of injustice, and thus focuses on the empowerment of at-risk populations and the advancement of social, economic, and political justice in all communities. The B.S.W. program is especially committed to increasing students’ understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences. While guiding both traditional and nontraditional students from varied backgrounds toward professional careers in social work, the program seeks to provide special support and sensitivity to students with the potential for success in this field.
Goals
The goals of the B.S.W. program are to prepare students:
- for entry-level professional careers as generalist practitioners, graduate education, and leadership in social work and social services;
- to develop a professional identity that incorporates critical thinking, knowledge, skills, and values and ethics of the social work profession;
- for competent social work practice with diverse populations of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities;
- who are sensitive to the extent to which a culture’s structure and values may lead to issues of oppression, discrimination, and at-risk populations, and equipped with strategies to advance social, economic, and political justice;
- to utilize conceptual frameworks and research-informed practice to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and
- to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being in a changing, global, technological environment.
Location
College of Business, 4th Floor
Jackson State University
Accreditation
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and has been continuously accredited since 1975.
Licensure Information
BSW Program Mentors
BSW Admissions Application
B.S.W. Admissions Application
Field Practicum Application
Social Work Minor
Handbooks & Manuals
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Bring Change In The Community
The School of Social Work Program seeks to prepare students to become leaders in enhancing the quality of life and seeking solutions to social problems. It is particularly concerned with the consequences of injustice, and thus focuses on the empowerment of at-risk populations and the advancement of social, economic, and political justice in all communities. The program is especially committed to increasing students’ understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences.
LEARN BY DOING
The School of Social Work is especially committed to increasing students’ understanding and appreciation of diverse life experiences. While guiding both traditional and nontraditional students from varied backgrounds toward professional careers in social work, the program seeks to provide special support and sensitivity to students with the potential for success in this field.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
School of Social Work graduates have a plethora of career options after studying ……:
| Health Educator | Habilitation Specialist | Outreach Worker | Research Assistant |
| Social Work Intern | Program Specialist | Case Manager | Child Welfare Specialist |
RESEARCH
The School of Social Work houses the Mississippi Child Welfare Institute.
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PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2631. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
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