Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelors of Social Work (BASW) Program in the School of Social Work (SSW) at San Josť State University utilizes a cohort-based enrollment and learning strategy. This approach allows students to progress through foundation year classes with the same group of students.

Program Mission and Goals

The mission of the BASW Program is to prepare social work professionals at the generalist level for effective, ethical practice. The program aims to equip graduate students to strengthen skills and assume roles from a transcultural perspective with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Key Program Details

• The program employs a cohort-based enrollment and learning strategy.
• Students take foundation year classes with the same group of students.
• The program focuses on preparing social work professionals for generalist practice.
• The program aims to equip students to work with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities from a transcultural perspective.