BSW Social Work at University of the District of Columbia

Programme overview

CSWE-accredited Bachelor of Social Work preparing generalist practitioners for work with individuals, families, groups, communities and organisations, with a focus on urban living and multicultural populations.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Education, Health and Social Work | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

120 credit hours including 51 credits of professional foundation coursework and a senior practicum in agency settings.

Career pathways

Child welfare, education, behavioral health and other social work areas; pathway to a master's in social work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the University (Flagship bachelor's admission, not programme-specific): high school diploma, GED or equivalent, plus either a 2.5 high school GPA with 890 SAT or 16 ACT, or a 2.0 GPA with 1030 SAT or 19 ACT (SAT/ACT currently optional). Non-native English speakers need evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL internet-based 79 or higher, IELTS band 6 or higher for the Flagship). Program: apply to the Social Work programme in the first half of the junior year after the required general education and pre-professional coursework; overall GPA of at least 2.0 and a 2.5 GPA in social work professional foundation courses.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Undergraduate application deadlines for US students: Fall August 1, Spring December 5, Summer I May 1, Summer II May 15. International students: Fall April 30, Spring September 1.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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