Overview

About Social Work at La Salle University

The Social Work Department of La Salle University has its roots in the tradition and mission of the Christian Brothers.

Students integrate the Lasallian value of “service rooted in solidarity and justice” with the liberal arts tradition and the theory, skills and values of the social work profession, preparing students for generalist social work practice. The Social Work Program from La Salle University is offered in full-time, part-time, and accelerated formats.

Learning Outcomes

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

Accreditation

The Social Work Department at La Salle University offers the Bachelor of Social Work and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics of Human Development & Diversity

Dynamics of People in Diverse Environments

Social Policy

Preparation for Professional Practice

Social Work Research

Generalist Practice : Assessment & Intervention with Individuals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

Early Action — November 1 deadline

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Philadelphia, 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

Application for admission

An official transcript showing three years of high school scholastic records

Your SAT or ACT scores

An academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, parent, or school administrator

Common Application or La Salle Application Personal Statement/Essay

The required Common Application or La Salle Application Essay is not graded. This essay is generally used to inform the Admissions Committee about the applicant’s interests and/or background.

Tuition Fees

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38200 USD / year

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38200 USD / year

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38200 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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Overview

About Social Work at La Salle University

Learning Outcomes

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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