Social Work BSW
Enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities with a bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Known for producing exceptional graduates, our reputable program will help shape you into an ethical, competent and evidence-informed professional, ready for the field or graduate school.
Rooted in high-impact, experiential learning, our social work major will provide you with endless opportunities to gain relevant experience. One of the best ways we do this is through our comprehensive internship program. All social work students are placed in a high-quality field internship that aligns with their individual interests and career goals. There, you'll apply the values, ethics and techniques learned from the classroom to the real world. Community service and collaborative research projects will further round out your skillset and provide you with even more opportunities to make positive change.
Many social work students choose to take their education a step further by studying abroad, joining a cultural immersion program or participating in the National Student Exchange program. Each of these opportunities opens doors to new experiences, additional career paths and a deeper awareness of social justice and change.
Choosing to pursue a degree in social work comes with a great deal of responsibility. Social work professionals are tasked with empowering others, while simultaneously working to better the community. But, with great responsibility comes great reward. With a degree in social work, you'll become an ally for those who need one and help to make the world a much better and brighter place.
Campus Information
Eau Claire
Rice Lake
Marshfield
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Faculty and staff have access to outstanding benefits, competitive pay, a nurturing campus environment and more - all on Wisconsin's Most Beautiful Campus. Click the links below to learn more about everything that awaits you at UW-Eau Claire.
Benefits
There are countless benefits to becoming a Blugold employee including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement programs, vacation time, medical leave and worker's compensation.
Development
As an employee, you'll have access to free and low-cost trainings and workshops. Topics include EDI, leadership, software, conflict resolution and more!
Wellbeing
UW-Eau Claire strives to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community as part of our ongoing commitment to invest in our faculty and staff.
There's a reason Eau Claire's increasing prominence is known throughout the Midwest and beyond. As the fastest growing small city in Wisconsin, and the subject of glowing national media profiles praising our quality of life and low cost of living, Eau Claire's authentic can-do spirit has made it a destination for young professionals and families looking for something different.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic units required
17 Total Units
1 unit = 1 year of high school study or equivalent. These are minimum units; most applicants exceed them.
4 units - English (at least 3 composition and literature)
3 units - mathematics (algebra, geometry, advanced college prep mathematics such as algebra II or advanced algebra)
3 units - social science (1 must be world or American history)
3 units - natural science (lab sciences are encouraged; not required)
4 units - additional courses (in any of the above areas as well as languages, art, music, speech, computer science or other academic areas)
Academic factors
In addition to a rigorous high school curriculum, other academic factors include:
High school class rank
Grade point average
Trends in grades
Test scores
Senior year courses
Course rigor
Non-academic factors
Secondary non-academic factors include:
Leadership
Community service
Special achievements
Diversity in personal background and experience
NOTE: Students who begin taking high school coursework prior to high school (e.g., mathematics, foreign language in grade 8) are encouraged to continue rigorous course selection from core areas during grades 9-12. Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent certificate.
Guide to admissions + application guidelines
We do a comprehensive review of each applicant and consider academic as well as non-academic factors. Our average profile for an incoming freshman is below. Contact your admissions counselor to talk through the likelihood of admission.
Profile of Fall 2022 admitted first-year students
The numbers below are based on the middle 50% of admitted students. "Middle 50%" means half of the students we admitted are within the listed range. It also means 25% of the students we admitted fall below the range and 25% placed above.
ACT: 21-27
Class rank percentile: 62-88%
SAT: 1120-1310
GPA (on 4.0 scale): 3.4-3.9
For undergraduate admission, submit one of the following:
Minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 75
Minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0
Minimum Duolingo English Test overall score of 110
Note: Students who use Duolingo English Test scores as evidence of English proficiency will be required to take ESL 305 Advanced Academic Writing for 6 credits their first term.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
74064 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 25 USD
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