Overview

At Social Work from Goshen College prepares you to make a real difference in the world through a deep commitment to social justice, peacebuilding and service.

You’ll develop the knowledge, skills and ethical grounding to work in a variety of settings—from schools and hospitals to community organizations and government agencies. And because GC is a college where everything connects, you’ll benefit from a program that integrates academics with real-world experience.

Career Paths

As a GC social work graduate, you’ll be equipped to begin your career right away or pursue advanced standing in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program. You’ll be eligible for expedited admission into Goshen’s collaborative MSW program, and advanced standing.There are over 101 possible careers in social work! They include:

School-based social Work (including schools, after-school programs, special education, and school-readiness programs)
Social work with older adults (including adult day centers, residential services, geriatric case management)
Crisis Counseling (related to disasters, victims/survivors, or suicide prevention)
Mental Health and addictions (including inpatient, outpatient & residential settings)
Criminal Justice (including victim services, court-based services, juvenile justice and restorative justice settings)
International Social Work (including immigration advocacy, disaster relief, international development)
Poverty and Homelessness (including casework and advocacy)
Child Welfare (including adoption, foster care, family preservation, and child protection)
Health Care (including hospitals, clinics, hospice, emergency rooms, and public health and rehabilitation settings)
Community Practice (including community development, community organizing, and rural practice)

GC alumni work in community mental health, public health, education, nonprofits, and government, and are known for their ability to lead with compassion and purpose.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Sociology

Sociology of the Family

Race, Class and Ethnic Relations

Social Welfare Policy & Program

Women’s Concerns

Child Welfare

Aging in US Society

Human Services: Immigration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Goshen, United States

Disciplines

Social Work View 779 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Secondary school transcripts evaluated through INCRED or WES.

Test scores

If English is NOT your primary language, you must submit official English Assessment scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test).

If English is your primary language, you may submit official SAT 1/ACT scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year
Out-of-State

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year

Living costs

Goshen

United States

1001 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Goshen

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners