Bachelor of Social Work at University of Louisville

University of Louisville

United States of America, Louisville

University Rank:#1001

The Social Work is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Louisville at its main campus in Louisville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Social Work

This program can be completed in a traditional classroom format or entirely online.

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program at the Kent School of Social Work and Family Science is a full-time, campus-based and online program that prepares students for entry level professional social work practice. The Program also provides the foundation for graduate study in social work. Students may qualify for entry as Advanced Level students in graduate social work programs. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

The BSW Program curriculum builds on a liberal arts base. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse, vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. We take an anti-oppressive stance in educating students to intervene at the micro, mezzo and macro levels through the application of critical thinking and the incorporation of available evidence to inform practice that responds to complex social problems. Students gain experience through service learning and social work practicum.

BSW Program Goals:

Prepare graduates for generalist social work practice with vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities through the acquisition and demonstration of social work practice behaviors consistent with CSWE educational standards and policies and the NASW Code of Ethics.
Prepare graduates to understand bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural functioning and apply it to all client systems.
Prepare graduates to promote social and economic justice through their practice with diverse client systems.
Prepare graduates who continue to develop professionally throughout their careers to meet new challenges and opportunities.

Degree Summary

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
General Education Requirements ¹	31
College/School Requirements ¹	29
Program/Major Requirements ¹	60
Minimum Total Hours	120

¹: Some credit hours from the General Education Requirements may be satisfied by courses defined by the program, in which case additional electives will be required to complete the minimum hours for the degree. See the Degree Requirements tab for specific coursework.

Specific coursework information can be found on the Degree Requirements tab.

Disciplines

Kent School of Social Work

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Social Work at University of Louisville

Entry Requirements

The University of Louisville subscribes to a selective admission policy. Admission for freshman applicants is based on:

High school grades,
ACT or SAT scores, and
Successful completion of the required pre-college curriculum.

Enrollment in the freshman class is limited. Within the limits of space availability, the University will endeavor to accommodate all eligible applicants. However, the number of freshman applications exceeds the number of spaces available in the entering class. For this reason, the selective and competitive admission requirements may exceed the minimum eligibility requirement.

The University of Louisville’s minimum eligibility admission policy requires any applicant to have graduated from an accredited high school or received a high school equivalency certificate, have completed the pre-college curriculum, possess a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5, and have achieved at least one of the following:

The applicant has earned a composite ACT score of not less than 20 or an SAT-I score of not or less than 940 (CR+M); or
The applicant has completed the UofL enhanced pre-college curriculum (PCC) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The enhanced PCC consists of an additional two pre-college courses in mathematics, social studies, or science. These two courses may be taken in any combination within the three disciplines. The courses must be at or above the level of prescribed PCC; or
The applicant ranks in the top 15% of the applicant’s high school graduating class upon completing seven or eight semesters in high school.

Freshman applicants who do not meet the selection requirements may have their admission decisions deferred. Admission will be offered first to those applicants with the strongest records and offers will continue until the class is filled. Some factors that are considered during this review are: number and scope of college preparatory, honors and AP classes; strength of senior year schedule; and evidence of marked improvement over time in applicant’s academic career. The overriding concern will always be for the student’s potential to be successful in meeting the academic expectations at the University.

Students should refer to the individual academic unit admission policies, included in this catalog, for additional admission requirements. Students should be cautioned about the distinction between undergraduate and graduate classifications when applying for admission to the University. For fee purposes, determination of “undergraduate” or “graduate” is based on the school or enrollment unit to which a student is admitted, and not on the level of courses taken.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Social Work at University of Louisville

Application Fee 25

How to Apply for Bachelor of Social Work at University of Louisville

You may apply to the University of Louisville with UofL's Take Flight application or the Common App .

Take Flight Application Directions:

Begin the Take Flight application. During your application process you will be given a pin number and asked to create your application account.
After you verify your account, click on the login button.
Complete your applicationandpay the non-refundable application fee of $25 or submit documentation of a fee waiver.
ACT and SAT scores will be optional for students entering in Spring/Summer/Fall 2022. Learn more about our policy.
If you plan to submit test scores*: ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Educational Testing Service). Test results may be submitted from the testing agency or may appear on your official high school transcript.
High school transcripts are required for all applicants. Please work with your high school counselor for how to submit your transcript.

Bachelor of Social Work at University of Louisville

University of Louisville

United States of America, Louisville