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Social Work - BSW

Program Overview

Bachelor of Social Work

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in your community with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of the District of Columbia. During your time in the program, your learning experiences won't just be confined to the classroom. At UDC, we offer lessons in real-world settings to prepare you for work with a variety of social populations (youth, older adults, returning citizens, etc.) and areas of practice (child welfare, education, behavioral health, etc.). Among these, you will receive access to hands-on research opportunities, service-learning experiences, social justice initiatives and other outreach activities.

A robust and inclusive curriculum calls for an experienced team of educators, which is why UDC's learning experiences are facilitated within an immersive environment by our skilled faculty, each of whom possesses a variety of knowledge and skills and who serve as both instructors and mentors. 

The Social Work program at UDC was strategically designed to help you develop the foundational skills you'll need to become the competent professional or community leader you've always dreamed of being. You'll learn strategies on how to address the wide array of issues our local communities and society at large are facing. As a social work generalist, you'll have the knowledge and skills required for practice with individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations, with a focus on urban living and multicultural populations.

By participating in our curriculum, you'll be sure to develop various values and experiences within the field. These values include an emphasis on an appreciation for diversity, ethics and social justice. The curriculum also features a senior practicum experience, allowing you to demonstrate your ability to apply what you have learned to work with those in need in agency settings.

Admission Requirements

Want to learn more about admission into UDC and the Bachelor of Social Work program? To qualify, you must complete the following:

  • Formally apply for admission to the Social Work program as required by the standards of our accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The application must be submitted during the first half of your junior year upon completing the required general education, pre-professional social work requirements, SOWK-205 Introduction to Critical Thinking in Social Work, SOWK-310 Social Welfare as an Institution I and SOWK-320 Human Behavior and Social Environment I.
  • Overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 in social work professional foundation courses

How to Apply

Ready to apply for admission into UDC and the Social Work program? To be considered for admission, please submit the following with your application:

  • Statement of interest
  • Most recent program review form (completed during your last advising meeting with your social work advisor)
  • OR DegreeWorks form
  • Two reference letters. References from UDC social work faculty will NOT be accepted.
  • Completed Beginning-Level Competence Assessment. Note: Assessment will appraise your competence in areas of critical thinking, human behavior, and social welfare. Please reserve two hours to complete the assessment (usually open in late November/early December).

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Contact Us

Want more information about the social work program at UDC? Reach out to us and we will be happy to help!

Dr. Lamont Simmons
Department Associate Professor & BSW Program Director, Social Work
4250 Connecticut Ave NW,
Bldg. 71, Suite 4211
202-274-5194
lamont.simmons@udc.edu

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