What Will You study? Bachelor of Social Work Curriculum Overview
Our Social Work degree is part of UNE鈥檚 Department of Health Promotion Studies. The following are some examples of the rewarding courses that you may take:
- Human Behavior and Social Work Theory
- Social Welfare Policy and Advocacy
- Trauma and Resiliency
- Substance Use Disorder
- Social Work with Groups and Communities
To see the full B.S.W. curriculum, .
In addition to the B.S.W., we also offer a minor in Social Work, an online , and an online .
For more information, see the academic catalog or read the B.S.W. handbook (PDF).
Per CSWE, the B.S.W. Program does not give credit for past work/life experiences.
Social Work Minor
The Social Work minor is a strong option if you鈥檙e interested in promoting individual and community well鈥慴eing while addressing issues related to equity, justice, and social change. You鈥檒l explore human behavior, social systems, ethics, and advocacy while developing skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and culturally responsive practice. Designed to complement many majors, the Social Work minor prepares you for careers and graduate study in social services, public health, education, nonprofit and community organizations, advocacy, and related helping professions.
Career Paths for Social Work Majors
Our commitment to an inclusive and student-centered learning environment and our experiential learning philosophy will prepare you for careers in human services, health care, and many other human service organizations.
There are multiple areas of social work and a wide variety of settings in which you may seek employment:
- School Social Work
- Medical Social Work
- Mental Health Counseling
- Military Social Work
- Substance Use and Recovery Services
- Support Group Counseling
- Family and Child Social Work
- Jail and Prison Social Work
- Social Policy
new social work jobs expected to open in U.S. between 2018 and 2028
Career Advising in the Social Work Program
Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step.
Experiential Learning
You鈥檒l take a cross-disciplinary approach as you gain practical experiences and participate in real-life community projects. At UNE, you don鈥檛 just study social work 鈥 you do social work.
Service Learning for Social Work Majors
You will participate in service-learning opportunities in the spring of your junior year. Service sites include:
- Cumberland County Jail
- Maine Minority Health Program
- Boys & Girls Club
- Partners for World Health
- Local Soup Kitchens
Field Internships for Social Work Majors
As part of our undergraduate Social Work degree during your senior year, you will take part in a two-semester weekly field internship at a local social service organization where you will develop social work skills and gain critical real-world social work experience. Sites include:
- Preble Street Resource Center
- Planned Parenthood
- Center for Grieving Children
Interprofessional Education Experiences
As a comprehensive health sciences university, 51品茶offers abundant opportunities to prepare for contemporary team-based care, utilizing clinical simulation, and an array of shared learning events.
Accreditation
The 51品茶 Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
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Sydney Wolf 鈥22
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Going to UNE, where I am part of a community where I can stand up for what I believe in, is incredible. People here are supportive and accepting of students wanting to make positive change.