Overview

Objectives

The practice of baccalaureate social work is as exciting as it is wide-ranging. Social workers can be found working in schools, hospitals, state and county health services, child welfare service, sexual assault resource center, or any number of local non-profit organizations addressing issues related to mental health, substance use, and/or homelessness. Practice activities/tasks could include:

Assessment: finding out what people need help with. Housing, food, counseling services?

Intervention: working directly with individuals, families and or groups in any number of settings, sometimes in their home.

Case management: arrange and coordinate multiple services to meet the specific person's complex needs.

Advocacy: advocating for systemic change in our communities.

Administration: developing and carrying out policies, programs or activities.

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Social Work program from Pacific University Oregon provides students with the opportunity to study generalist social work practice with a focus on diversity, cultural competence and social justice.

Customize field experiences around your passions and learn in a secular, welcoming and tolerant atmosphere. Benefit from our partnerships with top-notch practicum sites in the Portland region and join the Social Work Club, a forum for developing and strengthening friendships among students and faculty members.

Learning Outcomes | Social Work

After Pacific University Oregon| Social Work graduates work in diverse settings — including criminal justice, child welfare, healthcare, school social work, government, mental health, agencies for the elderly, research organizations, advocacy, human rights, community development, international social work and substance abuse programs.

Many attend graduate programs in social work, including Pacific’s master of social work program on the Eugene Campus. Students who complete our undergraduate social work program may be eligible for an accelerated master’s program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Our Student Learning outcomes are set forth from the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Specifically, the bachelor of social work program at Pacific seeks to:

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Engage in Policy Practice

Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Social Work

Social Work Research Methods

Human Behavior in Social Environment

Counseling & Interviewing Techniques

Social Policy & Social Justice

Conflict Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Rolling Admissions: After January 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Forest Grove, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Create an account and apply online using the Common Application.

Submit High School Transcript and Diploma. Transcripts from high school must be official with a certified translation in English. All college and/or university foreign transcripts must be sent to a credit evaluation company (WES or ECE are accepted). No exceptions to this policy.

English Proficiency - Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if applicable.

Letter of Recommendation from your teacher or counselor.

Tuition Fees

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58348 USD / year

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Out-of-State

58348 USD / year

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In-State

58348 USD / year

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Living costs

Forest Grove

United States

1410 - 2511 USD / month

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Learning Outcomes | Social Work

Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

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Academic requirements

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