Nazareth College Undergraduate Social Work Program

Bachelor's of Social Work Information:

Nazareth College has a longstanding legacy of excellence in social work education. Because of this, graduates are highly sought after by local employers. Field experience opportunities are more extensive than in other programs. Field placements occur during the junior and senior years and are available in a wide variety of settings ranging from schools and hospitals to government and community-based grassroots agencies. Students also have opportunities to study international social work in countries such as England or India.

Program Highlights

-Provides students with the knowledge, values, and skills needed to work in all areas of social work.
-Emphasis on individual attention from faculty.
-Often offers learning experiences outside the classroom, such as legislative action day in Albany or visiting the United Nations or the Tenement Museum in New York City.
-Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the division of Professional Education, New York State Education Department.
-Offers an accredited MSW program in collaboration with the College at Brockport.

*Students who earn their bachelors of science in social work from a CSWE- accredited program, like Nazareth College, are eligible to apply to an MSW program for advanced standing. Students usually complete the program in one calendar year.