Students who study Social Work at Lewis University prepare to serve diverse populations and advance human rights. During the program, social work majors will learn to recognize the value of human relationships, think critically and understand research in practice. Upon graduation, they will be qualified to apply for social work licensure in the State of Illinois. Lewis also offers a minor in Social Work for students of any academic background to complement their degree.
The Department of Social Work Bachelor’s degree program at Lewis University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (CSWE). Find more information on the B.A. in Social Work Accreditation page.
SAMPLE COURSES
Social Welfare Policy
Cultural Sensitivity in Social Work Practice
Human Behaviour and the Social Environment
Crisis Intervention
Loss and Mourning
Social Services for Children and Adolescents
CAREER AREAS
Homelessness and Housing
Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention
Violence Prevention
After School Programs
Senior Services
Services for Persons with Disabilities
Early Childhood Education
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Expected November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Education and Social Sciences
Lewis University,
One University Parkway,
ROMEOVILLE,
Illinois,
60446, United States
Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school with a combination of grade point average, class rank, and ACT or SAT score which indicates a strong likelihood of success in university studies.
Students interested in declaring a Social Work major must
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Have earned at least a “C” in each of the prerequisite courses listed below: SCWK 10000 Introduction to Social Work; SCWK 25000: Human Behaviour and Social Environment I
Be registered for SCWK 30200 Practice 1: Methods of Interventions with Individuals
Submit an application form to the Undergraduate Program Director
English Proficiency Exams
IELTS - Minimum 6.5; TOEFL IBT - Minimum 79; PTE-A - Minimum 52; Duolingo Academic - Minimum 105.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Lewis University places a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning with small class sizes and a personalized teaching approach.
