Bachelor of Science in Social Work
With a Social Work B.S. degree, you can devote your career to improving lives, society and the world. Empower yourself and others with a challenging and rewarding social work degree.
Social workers are change agents. They value diversity, justice, empowerment and advocacy for all persons, especially the vulnerable, poor or oppressed. They work in a number of settings to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities. A bachelor’s of science in social work from ACU opens the door to a career in which you can truly make a difference.
Be uniqely prepared for your career
Bachelor of Social Work requirements prepare students to become leaders in their areas of interest, utilizing evidence-based interventions and contributing to the knowledge of the profession through effective and ethical practice, as well as dissemination of research and practice findings in professional journals and other venues.
Possibilities after graduation could include graduate school and a career as a family social worker, case manager, substance abuse counselor, community outreach worker, probation officer, juvenile court liaison, community prevention coordinator, human services specialist, behavioral management aide, or crisis counselor.
What can you do after graduation?
- Family Social Worker
- Case Manager
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Community Outreach Worker
- Probation Officer
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Community Prevention Coordinator
- Human Services Specialist
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Crisis Counselor
Clubs and Activities
ACU social work students can get involved with many outside-the-classroom learning opportunities, including:
- Research and conferences
- Student Social Work Association
- National Association of Social Workers
- North American Association of Christians in Social Work
- ACU School of Social Work’s Urban Studies
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Required Hours
University Requirements: 56 credit hours + Major Requirements: 58 credit hours + Electives: 14 credit hours = Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
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Application Deadlines
Early Bird: November 1st
Regular: February 1st
National Candidates: May 1st
