BSW Social Work at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

A CSWE-accredited professional Bachelor of Social Work that qualifies graduates to apply for state-level certification in Wyoming. It prepares generalist practitioners to work with individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities. Offered in Laramie and at UW Casper, with coursework mostly face-to-face.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Division of Social Work | Duration: Minimum 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

University Studies Program courses plus social work core areas: values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, human behavior and the social environment, policy, practice and research, with electives such as child welfare, aging, substance abuse and mental health, and a 400-hour supervised senior field practicum.

Career pathways

Social worker, case manager, child advocate, correctional probation officer, crisis intervention specialist, mental health counselor, policy analysis and advocacy; many graduates continue to an MSW.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students who wish to declare social work as their major are considered "tracking majors" until they have been admitted into the professional program. In addition to completing university requirements, tracking majors complete the social work prerequisites in preparation for submitting their application. The following prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher prior to admittance: STAT 2050 or 2070 or its equivalency; General Psychology (PSYC 1000); Macro Economics (ECON 1010); U.S. Constitution (POLS 1000); Sociological Principles (SOC 1000); Introduction to Social Work (SOWK 2000); Human Biology (PSYC 2080, KIN/ZOO 2040 or its equivalency. Please note: General Biology [LIFE 1010] does not meet this requirement); Apply to our Program; Get started with the Division of Social Work and apply for our BSW today! | University-wide admission (all undergraduate programmes): First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

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.

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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