B.S.W. in Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University
Key Information
Campus location
Chicago, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 24,732 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* resident tuition 12 credit hours per semester: $412.20/credit hour. Non-resident tuition 12 credit hours per semester: $824.40/credit hour. Additional fees may apply
Introduction
The Bachelor of Social Work is designed to prepare students for entry-level professional social work and for graduate study. Students gain knowledge of human behavior and develop the skills needed for helping individuals, families, small groups, organizations, or communities in a diverse society.
Students engage with their own strengths and the strengths of diverse communities. The program emphasizes the intersections among this diversity across local and global contexts to promote social justice and human rights.
Program Benefits
The Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, assuring the program’s excellence in preparing students for future employment in the field. Students are eligible for membership in the National Association of Social Workers.
Minors
- Social Work
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work prepares you for careers in areas such as:
- Mental health
- Health services
- Substance abuse
- School social work
- Local, state and federal government
Student Testimonials
English Language Requirements
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