Overview

In Calvin University's accredited bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, you'll wrestle with some of society's greatest concerns, like child abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, aging, and mental illness. Through your studies and experiences, you’ll learn what it means for people and communities to flourish.

You'll learn from expert faculty who are actively involved in research on contemporary issues. You'll take your learning even further with a field placement, where you'll get critical hands-on experience. You could even do research at Calvin's own Center for Social Research. When you graduate, you'll know how to connect groups of people, bring clarity to difficult situations, and improve everyday lives.

Key facts

Every BSW student gets a 400-hour placement in a social service agency. You could get your field experience at a local organization or even during a semester program in Washington, D.C.
Scholarship support - BSW students can be considered for over a dozen donor-funded scholarships—and that's in addition to other academic and need-based financial aid for which they qualify.
Excellent record - Our graduates are prized by both human service agencies and master of social work programs. 95% of BSW students who apply to MSW programs are accepted.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology: Perspectives on the Self
Sociological Principles and Perspectives
Human Biology
Social Work and Social Welfare
Diversity and Inequality in the United States
Social Science Statistics
Global Issues and Perspectives
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Research
Social Welfare Policy Analysis
The Helping Interview
Generalist Practice with Individuals
Generalist Practice with Organizations and Communities
Generalist Practice with Groups and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to Calvin, please submit the following:

Calvin University Application OR The Common Application
High school transcript – submitted by your guidance counselor through the application.
Official college/university transcripts – if you’ve done any college or university course work.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Out-of-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40500 USD / year

≈ 40500 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Rapids

United States

990 - 1710 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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