Adult Studies/Bachelor of Social Work
School of Social Work
The Union University School of Social Work offers its program leading to the Bachelor of Social Work to qualified adult students on both the Jackson and Germantown Campuses.
An applicant must meet University admission requirements, must have at least 60 hours earned toward a bachelor's degree, and must be at least 24 years of age to qualify for the BSW Adult Studies Program. Admission to the Social Work Program parallels that in the traditional program as detailed in School of Social Work chapter.
For additional program information, including direct contact information to program personnel, check www.uu.edu/bsw.
Assessment of Majors
Students must complete SW 490 with a minimum of 424 clock hours in an approved social service agency during their senior year. Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.5 social work GPA to enroll in SW 490 and SW 423. For graduation, SW 490 must be completed with a passing grade and SW 408, SW 409, SW 410, and SW 423 with a B or higher. SW 423 helps the student integrate and evaluate all the knowledge, values and skills covered in previous coursework.
Senior SW majors must complete a senior capstone integrative project that demonstrates the student's competency of the program learning objectives.
The program does not grant social work course credit for life experience or previous work experience.
Financial Information
| Tuition |
$567/hour |
| General Student Fee |
$27/hour |
General Information and Course Offerings
Other general information about the BSW Program for Adults and descriptions of course offerings parallel that in the traditional program.
Curriculum
A student receiving a Bachelor of Social Work degree in the Adult Studies Program must take the General Core and specific requirements as outlined below: