Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
The School of Social Work provides a generalist social work curriculum, in a high quality learning environment, that prepares BSW students and graduates for entry-level social work practice that promotes social and economic justice, confronts injustice and oppression, and works to eliminate poverty and solve social problems. The social work curriculum of the School is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education at the baccalaureate level. Students who receive a degree from an accredited undergraduate program in social work may apply to selected graduate schools of social work for advanced standing. It is important to consult individual institutions for their acceptance criteria and procedures, which may vary.
The major in social work consists of 45 credits in required social work courses. In addition, 40 credits of foundation courses must be completed in other departments. Some of these foundation courses may also be used to satisfy the Core curriculum requirements as appropriate. For questions concerning the BSW degree, please contact BSW Coordinator, Barbara Rich, at (207)780-4122 for more information.
Field Education
During the field work year, each student is placed in a community social service agency approved by the School of Social Work. Placements begin only in the fall semester and continue throughout the academic year. By the end of the spring semester, each student will have completed 480 hours of field work. A large number of social and community agencies in the Greater Portland area and in cities and towns of southern Maine have been most generous in their cooperation with the School and in making available field instruction resources including supervision of students of the School.
