Bachelor of Social Work

Kent State University

The Bachelor of Social Work degree prepares students to work at a generalist level across many social work areas or to continue on to the Master of Social Work degree. Students in the program apply their academic knowledge to the practical realities of making a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. The curriculum includes a focus on rural social work, with options for students to specialize in mental health, substance use disorder, gerontology, child welfare settings, suicide prevention and trauma-informed care.Program Learning OutcomesGraduates of this program will be able to:Use social work skills to assess and treat micro-, mezzo- and macro-level challenges.Apply ethical standards in interactions with social work clients.Demonstrate cultural competence in social work practice.Advocate for oppressed individuals and groups through social justice.Apply social work skills using the person-in-environment focus to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.Effectively communicate as a professional social worker using written and verbal language skills.

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