Social Work

About

Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal. Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends:

  • Assisting individuals and communities obtain tangible services
  • Providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups
  • Helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services
  • Participating in relevant legislative processes

Social Workers work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected office, private practices, prisons, military, and corporations, as well as a variety of other public and private agencies that serve individuals and families in need. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Social Work is one of the fastest growing careers in the United States.

Will a degree in Social Work meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more.

 

Assessment of BSW Learning Outcomes 

FIELD EDUCATION MANUAL

BSW Handbook

Social Work Student Association

If you're interested in forming connections with others in the program, networking with professors, and participating in fun events, take a look at the Social Work Student Association, or SWSA. 

SWSA Instagram

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  • Engage diversity and difference in practice to advance human rights and social,                economic, and environmental justice.
  • Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  • Engage in policy practice engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations,            and communities.
  • Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  • Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and                                    communities.

Degrees

Social Work, B.S.W.Social Work, M.S.W.

Bachelor of Social Work Application

Application Requirements

  • Must currently be admitted to Utah Valley University
  • Completion of BSW Application
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Completion of the following courses before beginning the BSW program:
    • ENGL 2010 with a C+ grade or higher
    • SW 1010 with a B- grade or higher
    • PSY 1010
    • All General Education courses

Students with transfer credits and/or an associate degree should contact the BSW Academic Advisor to verify requirement completion after your transcripts have been received and processed by UVU Transfer Services.

 

 

 

The application for the 2025 Spring BSW Cohort is now closed. 

 

 

 

Applicants will be notified of decisions through UVU email prior to registration for spring semester. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

BSW Academic Advisor

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