SOCIAL WORK DEGREE PROGR AM DETAILS The impact social workers make is everywhere – dedicated and understanding social workers improve the quality of life and overall well-being for a diverse range of people. By turning knowledge and compassion into action, social workers strengthen people, their families and communities, furthering health, equality, human rights and social justice. Belmont’s Bachelor of Social Work degree is designed to prepare you to be a competent and effective generalist social work practitioner. Within the context of the liberal arts and modeled after the life and work of Jesus to seek social justice, our program focuses on providing you with the knowledge, values and skills to serve and empower those who experience oppression or vulnerability.
FACULTY CREDENTIALS At Belmont, you will find professors who know social work because they are experienced social workers. They stand ready to sharpen your skills and challenge your thought.
GRADUATE PROFILE:
Winona Yellowhammer
Small class sizes allow our faculty to give you individual attention, inside and outside of the classroom.
“Going back to college can be daunting. When I first
STUDENT BENEFITS Enhance Your Knowledge: At Belmont, you’ll learn more about the relationships between human behavior and the social environment, while understanding how to facilitate change
came in to talk, three Adult Degree program staff sat down with me to discuss issues related to my professional goals of
for individuals, families, organizations and communities. Unique opportunities for learning
community development
include areas related to trauma-informed practice, adverse childhood experiences,
and public policy, as well
mindfulness and more. Professional Training: Our students receive exceptional professional training at more than 50 field placement sites throughout Middle Tennessee. Students, along with the Field Director, choose quality field placements to practice their social work skills. Maintain Lifestyle: Continue working full-time with the flexibility and convenience of our courses.
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as family. Those same staff have been with me ever since. They have encouraged me at every step, which has made all of the difference in the world.”
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Degree Requirements
BELL Core/General Education Requirements
CAREER IMPACT Social Work graduates have accepted positions in a variety of area organizations, including the Alcohol and Drug Council, Vanderbilt Child Development, Family and Children’s Services, American Red Cross, Siloam Health Clinic, Catholic Charities and more. Many students pursue the MSW degree in advanced placement programs all over the country.
SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM The Bachelor of Social Work program consists of a minimum of 128 credit hours, including BELL Core/General Education requirements. The Social Work degree allows students to gain a solid foundation in all facets of social work, thus students pursuing this degree will complete a set of Social Work Core Courses to complete the major, including field placements. Students also get to complete general elective courses.
TR ANSFER CREDIT You’ll need a total of 128 credit hours minimum to graduate from any of Belmont’s
undergraduate adult degree programs—and our flexible transfer credit policy puts you well on your way. A minimum of 32 hours must be completed at Belmont. At least 64 hours of transfer work must come from a four-year institution. Contact us to complete a free unofficial transcript analysis of your previous college coursework so we can see how many courses you have left to take at Belmont.
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Junior Cornerstone Written Communications Oral Communications Mathematics Fine Arts Social Sciences Humanities Wellness Religion Sciences Social Work Major Courses Major Requirements Intellectual Growth & Inquiry Intro to Social Work Social Work Research Human Behavior & Social Environment Exploring Human Diversity Social Work Practice I Social Work Practice II Social Work Practice III Social Work Field Forum Social Welfare Policy Issues & Service I Social Welfare Policy Issues & Service II Crisis Intervention Field Instruction I Field Instruction II – Cultural Responsive Social Work Elective Senior Seminar Capstone Additional Electives Credits Required for Graduation
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