Overview

In addition to the on-campus BSW program, the Social Work BSW program is offered as an off-campus program at Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park, MD. The off-campus BSW program is administered and delivered by the AU School of Social Work and upon completion the BSW is conferred by Andrews University. The AU baccalaureate program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education through the year 2027.

Although students may declare themselves as social work majors in their freshman or sophomore year, they must apply for acceptance into the social work program. Application is made in January of the sophomore year for formal acceptance into the program by the end of March. Applications are available from social work academic advisors of both the on-campus and off-campus sites.

Careers in Social Work

As a social worker, you will help individuals, groups, families and communities. With your degree, you can become a marriage and family therapist, youth specialist, probation officer, drug and alcohol abuse counselor, mental health therapist, policymaker and case manager, to name just a few. You can also find jobs in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, homeless shelters, domestic violence centers or adoption agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Orientation to Human Services

Critical Thinking

Values, Ethics and Diversity

Counseling Skills

Social Welfare Institutions and Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fair Plain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students qualify for entry into the BSW program when they:

Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall.
Receive grades of C- or better in all required program prerequisite and cognate courses.
Complete SOWK 100, SOWK 101, SOWK 315, SOWK 320, SOWK 325. Maintain a GPA of at least 2.50 in these courses.
Complete and submit BSW Program Application Packet.
Receive an acceptance letter from the Undergraduate Program Director.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year
Out-of-State

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35040 USD / year

≈ 35040 USD / year

Living costs

Fair Plain

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Careers in Social Work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Fair Plain

Funding

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