Some coursework is available statewide.
The Division of Social Work prepares students as generalist social work practitioners to work with individuals, groups, families, organizations, communities, and institutions to achieve more effective and efficient functioning. Students select elective courses in areas such as child welfare, aging, substance abuse, corrections, child and adolescent services, mental health, and disability services. BSW Program Mission statement and objectives . The BSW program prepares beginning level, generalist, professional social workers for practice in a rural, sparsely populated region. In order to complete the required 128 hours, students take coursework to meet University Studies Program Requirements and to develop a liberal arts perspective.