BSW in Social Work
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 8,721 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* out-of-state / in-state: $4,445 / metro: $7,260
Introduction
According to the International Federation of Social Workers “The social work profession promotes social change, problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being. Utilizing theories of human behavior and social systems, social work intervenes at the points where people interact with their environments. Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.”
Social Work is not only a major, but a way of life. The Social Work program at West Liberty is based on the concept of “Generalist Practice” of Social Work. Generalist Practice is the professional activity of helping individuals, families, couples, groups, communities, and/or organizations improve, strengthen, and enhance functioning; to empower people and the environments and systems with which they interact.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1 Fall
- English 101 College Composition 1
- SWK 200 Intro to Social Problems
- COM 101 Fundmentals of Oral Communication
- History
- GEO/POLS/REL/PHIL/LANG
- COLL 101 College 101
Semester 2 Spring
- English 102 College Composition 2
- Fine Arts
- Science/Laboratory
- FIN 131 Financial Literacy
- PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology
Year 2
Semester 1 Fall
- English Literature
- SWK 201 Ethnicity, Diversity, and Cultural Awareness
- Social Science Course (if necessary)
- Math 160 Intro to Statistics
- Humanities (if necessary)
- Elective/Minor (if available)
Semester 2 Spring
- HIST 302 WV & The Appalachian Region
- EDUC 201 or PSYCH 252
- SOC 150 Introduction to Sociology
- Elective/Minor
- Elective/Minor
Year 3
Semester 1 Fall
- SWK 290 Social Work Competencies
- SWK 300 Social Welfare Policies & Services
- SWK 304 Professional Ethics
- SWK 400 Social Work Practice 1
- SWK 416 Human Behavior & Social Environments
- Elective/Minor
Semester 2 Spring
- SWK 383 Advocacy & Social Justice
- SWK 401 Social Work Practice 2
- Elective/Minor
- Elective/Minor
- Elective/Minor
Year 4
Semester 1 Fall
- SWK 310 Social Work Research Methods
- SWK 402 Social Work Practice 3
- SWK 470 Professional Preparation & Development
- Elective/Minor
- Elective/Minor
- Elective/Minor
Semester 2 Spring
- SWK 480 Social Work Field Placement
- SWK 484 Social Work Capstone Seminar
- Electives to Total 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Individuals who major in Social Work obtain employment in:
- administration
- child welfare
- community organization
- criminal justice/corrections
- developmental disabilities
- gerontology
- health care
- mental health
- research
- higher education
- school social work
Program Leaders
English Language Requirements
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