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 2025-08-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 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

Disciplines

Social Work View 859 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fee

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International

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

22440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11220 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

11036 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5518 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online option:

National & International - 7,174 USD per semester.
Local - 6,372 USD per semester.

Living costs for Colorado Springs

950 - 1350 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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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.

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