Overview

Social work is a is a hands-on profession that strives to help individuals, families, groups and communities deal with diverse problems. Nationally, the 10-year job growth predictions for social work range between 15% and 22%, which is much faster than most comparable professions.

Social Work graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are prepared for careers as entry-level social workers able to work across client systems as advocates, leaders, and agents of social change. BSW trained social workers make a difference in the lives of clients and communities.

What you'll study

The 120-credit hour BSW prepares students for entry-level, professional, generalist social work practice and for graduate social work education.

Courses include 33 undergraduate required Social Work core credit hours (6 of which constitute the field practice sequence); 12 credit hours of social work electives; 47 credit hours of general education requirements as outlined in the degree progress report; 12-18 credit hours in a minor or certificate and 10-16 other elective credit hours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Helping Relationship
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Work Research
Contemporary Issues in Social and Public Policy
Power, Privilege, and Social Difference
Social Services and Welfare Reform

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

More details

UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Colorado Springs, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

First-Time Freshman Application
Submit Application Fee
Submit Your High School/Ged Transcripts
Submit Your Sat/Act Scores
English Proficiency

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

22968 USD / year

≈ 22968 USD / year
Out-of-State

22968 USD / year

≈ 22968 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11326 USD / year

≈ 11326 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition: International: 7,362 | Local and national: $6,564

Living costs

Colorado Springs

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

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