What You'll Learn
Develop a compassionate heart for our broken world—and gain the skills you need to do something about it.
In Calvin's accredited bachelor of social work (BSW) program, you'll wrestle with some of society's greatest concerns, like child abuse, drug addiction, homelessness, aging, and mental illness. Through your studies and experiences, you’ll learn what it means for people and communities to flourish.
You'll learn from expert faculty who are actively involved in research on contemporary issues. You'll take your learning even further with a field placement, where you'll get critical hands-on experience. When you graduate, you'll know how to connect groups of people, bring clarity to difficult situations, and improve everyday lives.
What Makes This Program Great
- Practical experience: Every BSW student gets a 400-hour placement in a social service agency. You will get your practicum experience at a local organization or you have the opportunity to intern with a semester program in Washington DC or Chicago.
- Scholarship support: BSW students can be considered for over a dozen donor-funded scholarships—and that's in addition to other academic and need-based financial aid for which they qualify.
- Excellent record: Our graduates are prized by both human service agencies and master of social work programs. 95% of BSW students who apply to MSW programs are accepted.
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Faculty
Stacia L. Hoeksema
Assistant Professor and Program Director, Clinical Social Worker