Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Campus Locations:
Azusa
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Train to Help a World in Need & Prepare for a Meaningful Career in Social Work
Earn your Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Azusa Pacific University and gain the skills, experience, and professional connections needed to enter the field immediately as a social worker. Through a 400-hour practicum internship, hands-on community service, and an applied research project with publication opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact. With a faith-integrated curriculum and a focus on social justice, APU’s BSW program prepares you to serve the most vulnerable populations with knowledge, compassion, and leadership.
4+1 Advanced Standing MSW Option
Complete your BSW in four years and earn your MSW in just one additional year through APU’s 4+1 Advanced Standing program—a fast-track option that allows you to save time and resources while gaining the expertise to advance in social services.
You’re a Social Work Major if You:
- Choose a specialization in Clinical Practice or Community Leadership
- Opportunities for research publication and service-learning projects
- Seamless transition to the MSW program with the 4+1 Advanced Standing pathway
- Learn from experienced faculty-mentors with professional backgrounds in social work
- Develop strong professional ethics through the integration of faith and learning.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Did you know that 100% of APU undergraduate students receive financial aid? We’ll help put a meaningful education experience within your reach. Request info to find out more!
You’re a Social Work Major if You:
- Choose a specialization in Clinical Practice or Community Leadership
- Opportunities for research publication and service-learning projects
- Seamless transition to the MSW program with the 4+1 Advanced Standing pathway
- Learn from experienced faculty-mentors with professional backgrounds in social work
- Develop strong professional ethics through the integration of faith and learning.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Did you know that 100% of APU undergraduate students receive financial aid? We’ll help put a meaningful education experience within your reach. Request info to find out more!
God First Since 1899
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, that offers more than 150 degree options from bachelor’s to doctorate.
