Bachelor of Social Work Degree

The Opportunity to Serve

Social workers help people in their everyday lives, providing services to individuals, families, and communities. With a social work degree, you will identify and serve clients who need help with a wide range of challenges, including poverty, addiction, mental health issues or family welfare issues.

A social worker’s duties might include:

• Researching, referring or advocating for community resources such as food stamps, childcare or healthcare that improve a client’s well-being
• Working with clients to assess their situation, needs, strengths and support networks
• Responding to family crisis situations such as family violence, child abuse or neglect
• Helping clients through major life changes or challenges, such as unemployment or illness
• Addressing social justice issues in daily work and through policy advocacy
• Maintaining case records and files

What jobs can I get with a Bachelor of Social Work?

Social workers use their skills in a wide range of settings, including schools, refugee resettlement agencies, hospitals, mental health centers, and individual and family service agencies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the social work field is expecting an overall 9% growth rate from 2021 to 2031.

Is the Bachelor of Social Work right for me?

KU’s Bachelor of Social Work degree is designed for undergraduate students seeking upper-level social work courses to complete their degree. Many program graduates continue with their studies to earn a Master of Social Work in one more year and advance their career in either clinical or macro practice.