Social Work

Degree

Bachelor of Science with a major in Social Work
Westbrook College of Health Professions (WCHP)

Contact

Application materials may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (800) 477-4863 or admissions@une.edu

For more information about the B.S.W. program contact Cyndi Amato, MSW, BSW Program Director at camato@une.edu or (207) 221-4510.

Mission

To provide transformative and collaborative learning that embraces the values of social inclusion and promotes enhanced quality of life for individuals and communities. 

Major Description

The University of New England Bachelor’s in Social Work degree prepares generalist social work professionals for employment in a wide and varied range of social service, health, mental health, and community-based settings. BSW-prepared social workers acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills to work effectively with a range of individuals and diverse populations. The program instills values that foster students’ commitment to support individuals, families, and communities to improve their lives.  Students will also develop the skills to participate in transforming lives by promoting social justice, cultural diversity and human dignity.  BSW graduates are committed to lifelong learning and to working in partnership with others to improve the quality of life for all people. As BSW graduate, it is possible to accelerate into our MSW program and complete your Master's degree in one year.   Experiential education is one of the hallmarks of social work education and is realized through two sequential Field Practicum courses; BSW 410 and BSW 440. Both courses provide 450 hours over two semesters in agency/organization settings.

Curricular Requirements

WCHP Common Curriculum

CREDITS

BIO 104/104L – General Biology  

4

BUEC 203 – Macroeconomics

3

ENG 110 – English Composition or ENG 122/123 - College Reading & Writing I/II

4-6

EXS 120 – Personal Health & Wellness

3

IHS 130 – Interprofessional Health Care First Year Experience

3

IHS 310 – Ethics for Interprofessional Practice            

3

MAT 120/150 – Statistics

3

PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology    

3

PSY 205 - Abnormal Psychology    

3

PSY 250 – Lifespan Development