Bachelor in Social Work (Completion Program)
Building on over 20 years of experience in social work education this Social Work (Completion Program) course from Marist College is delivered in an alternative format for adult students who cannot attend the regular program.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$43,900 per year
Health Insurance: $ 3,275
Location
Poughkeepsie, United States
About the program
The Social Work (Completion Program) course from Marist College emphasizes:
- A sociological perspective for understanding human problems
- The development of self-awareness
- Personal and professional values
- Preparation for generalist social work practice and/or graduate study, specifically the MSW
Career
Social workers are committed to improving the human condition by maximizing human potential and the quality of the social environment. Social workers advocate for social justice and serve oppressed populations and society’s most vulnerable people. BSW education prepares graduates in generalist social work practice methods to serve individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with a range of problems.
Social workers often practive in agencies that provide services to those dealing with problems in social functioning, substance abuse, mental health issues, domestic violence, child protection, aging and health concerns, school, employment, and legal issues.
Courses Included
- Ethics
- Human behavior and the social environment
- Social policy
- Research
- Practice theories and methods
- Related content from liberal arts and specifically from biology, political science, economics, and psychology