Program Overview
Our nationally accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program prepares you for professional practice in a variety of settings. Classroom-based learning integrates community-engagement through service learning and practicum experiences.
If you’re interested in understanding and working with people and communities based on people's strengths and guided by principles of human rights and social justice, then our program is great fit for you.
Interactive Coursework and Field Experiences
- Coursework includes case studies, role play, presentations, and more.
- Actively engage in service learning and practicum experiences through a variety of community-based social work settings.
- Engage with and learn from social workers in a variety of roles.
Tight-Knit Learning Community
Our students and faculty work together closely to better understand the complexities of the profession and strategize ways to address and express our commitment to making a difference on local, national and global levels.
Your Cohort: Connection, Community and Support
During your junior and senior years, you will learn through a cohort model with your BSW peers as you progress through your social work courses together. Your cohort will foster collegial relationships with each other and with faculty.
Together, you will grapple with social issues and policies, learn theories and skills to influence change that improves the lives of vulnerable and marginalized people and communities.
Field Education: Internships
In your senior year,l apply your learning through a supervised practicum (internship) of 15-20 hours per week over two semesters (450 total hours) in a social work practice setting. You will also learn from peers about the breadth of generalist practice contexts in a weekly campus seminar discussing internship experiences.
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Personalized Advising and Mentoring
You will always have a home base on campus. Upon admission, a professional advisor will be assigned to support you. You will also have a faculty member serving as your academic advisor. You will meet regularly with your advisor to discuss courses, field experiences, and your ongoing development in the profession of social work.
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Study Abroad Opportunities
Engage, learn and share with other cultures through study abroad options in Finland, Costa Rica, Portugal (Azores Islands), and other countries around the world. UVM's Office of International Education provides a full range of resources and support to help guide you.
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