48 monthsProgramme duration
35,232 USDTuition Fee/year
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in the School of Social Work at Temple’s College of Public Health prepares students for entry-level social work careers advancing social justice and working with individuals, families and communities in need. The BSW program focuses on societal transformation, and students learn about issues such as institutional racism, health disparities and poverty in Philadelphia’s dynamic urban setting.
Social work involves helping individuals and communities address social problems such as domestic violence, elder care abuse, recidivism, housing discrimination, homelessness, immigration issues, substance abuse and more. Social workers connect constituents to agencies that provide behavioral healthcare, housing assistance, legal aid, medical care, training programs, and other social services and interventions.
The degree program focuses on understanding human behavior using a person-in-environment perspective. As a student in the BSW program, you will focus on
You will develop the experience, expertise and ethics to address social problems competently and professionally. BSW graduates are trained for entry-level careers in social work practice in areas such as aging, children and families, and mental health. Many students pursue Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. A master’s degree in social work is required in order to become a licensed clinical social worker.
Social work involves helping individuals and communities address social problems such as domestic violence, elder care abuse, recidivism, housing discrimination, homelessness, immigration issues, substance abuse and more. Social workers connect constituents to agencies that provide behavioral healthcare, housing assistance, legal aid, medical care, training programs, and other social services and interventions.
The degree program focuses on understanding human behavior using a person-in-environment perspective. As a student in the BSW program, you will focus on
- how biological and social factors contribute to human development;
- how families, organizations and communities interact;
- how to evaluate programs;
- how to identify various forms of oppression and develop cultural competence; and
- how to advocate for individuals and social groups.
You will develop the experience, expertise and ethics to address social problems competently and professionally. BSW graduates are trained for entry-level careers in social work practice in areas such as aging, children and families, and mental health. Many students pursue Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. A master’s degree in social work is required in order to become a licensed clinical social worker.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in the School of Social Work at Temple’s College of Public Health prepares students for entry-level social work careers advancing social justice and working with individuals, families and communities in need. The BSW program focuses on societal transformation, and students learn about issues such as institutional racism, health disparities and poverty in Philadelphia’s dynamic urban setting.
Social work involves helping individuals and communities address social problems such as domestic violence, elder care abuse, recidivism, housing discrimination, homelessness, immigration issues, substance abuse and more. Social workers connect constituents to agencies that provide behavioral healthcare, housing assistance, legal aid, medical care, training programs, and other social services and interventions.
The degree program focuses on understanding human behavior using a person-in-environment perspective. As a student in the BSW program, you will focus on
You will develop the experience, expertise and ethics to address social problems competently and professionally. BSW graduates are trained for entry-level careers in social work practice in areas such as aging, children and families, and mental health. Many students pursue Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. A master’s degree in social work is required in order to become a licensed clinical social worker.
Social work involves helping individuals and communities address social problems such as domestic violence, elder care abuse, recidivism, housing discrimination, homelessness, immigration issues, substance abuse and more. Social workers connect constituents to agencies that provide behavioral healthcare, housing assistance, legal aid, medical care, training programs, and other social services and interventions.
The degree program focuses on understanding human behavior using a person-in-environment perspective. As a student in the BSW program, you will focus on
- how biological and social factors contribute to human development;
- how families, organizations and communities interact;
- how to evaluate programs;
- how to identify various forms of oppression and develop cultural competence; and
- how to advocate for individuals and social groups.
You will develop the experience, expertise and ethics to address social problems competently and professionally. BSW graduates are trained for entry-level careers in social work practice in areas such as aging, children and families, and mental health. Many students pursue Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. A master’s degree in social work is required in order to become a licensed clinical social worker.
Admission Requirements
53+
6+
79+
110+
48 Months
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
19,608 USD
International
35,232 USD
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