School of Education
Curriculum
Coursework emphasizes generalist-level practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Students engage in learning centered around human behavior; advocacy; social, economic, and environmental justice; diversity; and policy studies.
Many students continue on to a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) and obtain professional licensure credentials, qualifying for Syracuse University's Advanced Standing M.S.W. The B.S. in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Students take extensive coursework across the social sciences to gain a holistic understanding of the human condition.
The culmination of the program requires a 500-hour practicum in a human services agency that gives students supervision, work experience, leadership, and training in a theory-to-practice model.
Extracurricular Opportunities
Explore Social Work Around the World
Syracuse University Abroad consistently ranks among the highest-quality international study programs in the country. Syracuse offers short- and long-term options in more than 60 countries, including internships, community engagement projects, and language study at all levels.
For social work students, the opportunity to study abroad broadens the global perspective of social justice and humanitarianism.
Time abroad is usually used for humanities courses (e.g., English, history, fine arts, or other site-specific opportunities) or electives. With careful planning, students can satisfy other degree requirements while developing sensitivity to cultural differences through these programs.
Discover the Roots of Social Work in New York City
Spend three days in the New York City area for the Barbara Richman Mirken New York City Social Work Immersion Trip, sponsored by the Barbara Richman Mirken Seminar Endowed Fund. The trip offers B.S.S.W. students the opportunity to experience both historical and contemporary sites that bring to life the role of social work in the urban environment of Manhattan.
Get Involved on Campus and Beyond
Social Workers United (SWU), a student organization, aims to connect graduate and undergraduate students with faculty and staff to better serve the school, students, and community. SWU is involved in numerous programs throughout the year focused on social justice, advocacy, and civic engagement. The organization provides an information network that will connect students with various opportunities within the university, the School of Social Work, and the broader community.
Build a Career of Compassion
The School of Social Work embraces the profession’s commitment to social justice and public service. We view social and personal problems as resulting from complex interactions between people and the structures of society itself, and we work to address those problems at the level of public policy, community organizations, families, groups, and individuals.
B.S.S.W. graduates are prepared to start their careers in social work entry-level positions; however, some graduates choose to continue their higher education in law, health care, social sciences, and other related fields. Most commonly, graduates continue on to a master of social work (M.S.W.) degree and professional licensure.
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