Weekend College Social Work Degree Completion Program

Our bachelor of science degree in social work will prepare you to work with people throughout the life span in entry-level positions in a variety of settings, such as in hospitals, child welfare agencies, nursing homes, mental health centers, correctional facilities, and other agencies. You will learn to respond to human needs with competence and caring, a strong identification with the social work profession, and a commitment to your own further professional growth. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to take the Massachusetts state social work licensing exam at the licensed social worker level.

Graduates of our program are prepared for employment by hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers, correctional settings, child welfare agencies, and social service agencies.

The full two-year schedule we recommend is:

YEAR I

Weekend I: September

Introduction to Social Work
Human Behavior
Social Welfare

Weekend II: January

Social Research
Practice with Individuals and Families
Mental Health (elective)

Weekend III: May

Social Group
Practice with Communities
Human Behavior II

Summer II:

Human Oppression elective available if necessary

YEAR II

Weekend I: September

Advanced Social Work Practice
Field Work
Religion

Weekend II: January

Race and Ethnicity
Field Work
Substance Abuse (elective)

Weekend III: May

Social Work Survey (capstone)
Field Work
Independent Study (elective)

Summer II:

Human Oppression elective available if necessary

During year two, you must complete 12 hours of fieldwork a week in a social work agency, which may be arranged at your current worksite. Before beginning a field placement, you must complete all required social work courses except Advanced Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families and Survey of Social Work Issues.