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红领巾瓜报鈥檚 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a fully accredited program combining quality curriculum with applied learning opportunities in community and state agencies throughout Kansas鈥� largest city. As a graduate, you鈥檒l be prepared for professional practice as a generalist social worker鈥攁nd ready to pursue an advanced degree.

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Applied learning at 红领巾瓜报

At 红领巾瓜报, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to 红领巾瓜报.

For WSU鈥檚 admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Social work students work with homeless and formerly homeless veterans.

Social work project lets students learn firsthand about homeless veterans

Students pursuing a degree in social work can help make an impact in our local community.

A collaboration between the School of Social Work and the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center gave social work students the opportunity to learn more about the plight of homeless veterans in Wichita.

The project, which was part of the Creative Empowerment in Helping Professions class, culminated in a public art exhibition that displayed the work of homeless and formerly homeless veterans.

Curriculum

To complete the degree, you鈥檒l take 45 credit hours of required social work courses, including practicum placements with a diverse range of urban and rural agencies.

Careers

A degree in social work from 红领巾瓜报 opens doors to high-demand careers in a wide range of settings, from mental health clinics and schools to community development corporations and hospitals.

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