Program Overview

Colorado Mesa University Bachelor of Social Work Program

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at Colorado Mesa University has established unique partnerships with various agencies in the Grand Valley, providing community-based opportunities for students to develop and apply social work skills. The program offers practicum opportunities in a range of settings, including public, non-profit, multidisciplinary, inpatient and outpatient services, human services, end-of-life care, addiction, law enforcement, senior care, schools, community clinics, medical, and mental health settings.

Practicum Opportunities

Practicum opportunities are available in an array of agencies, ensuring that BSW students have exposure to varied social work career paths and access to practice opportunities that support their interests and career goals.

Program Requirements

• Current BSW students apply for practicum placement during the Spring semester before senior year.
• Students are expected to complete 450 hours (approximately 15 hours a week during both fall and spring semesters) of training during the senior year-long practicum.
• The Bachelor of Social Work practicum is a binding contract through consecutive semesters.
• Practicum and Seminar courses are required to be taken together.

Important Dates for Practicum

• February 1: Online practicum application due for current BSW juniors
• First two weeks of February: Interviews with Director of Practice Education to discuss student practicum priorities and considerations
• Mid-February to Mid-March: First interviews with agencies, must be completed by the start of Midterm Break
• End of March: Agencies determine whether student is accepted for placement
• First two weeks of April: 2nd round of interviews for students not accepted to first choice of placement
• May 1: Final acceptance and all practicum paperwork due
• August 1: Students contact agency to determine Fall semester practicum schedule
• Practicum may begin on the first day of the semester.
• Students may not start or complete their practicum hours early.

Getting Started

• BSW Practicum Application (complete online)
• CSWE 2022 Social Work Competencies
• Colorado Mesa University Required Forms:
  • BSW Learning Goals Contract
  • BSW Learning Goals Example
  • BSW Practice Education Agreement
  • BSW Practicum Agreement
• Social Work Assessment Documents:
  • Timesheet
  • BSW Agency Supervisor Assessment Form
  • BSW Student Self-Efficacy Assessment Form

Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Colorado Mesa University offers various undergraduate and graduate degrees, including:

• Applied Anthropology and Geography
• Archaeology
• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management and Disaster Planning
• Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation
• History
• International Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Science
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Women's and Gender Studies

Graduate Degrees

• Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy
• Master of Social Work Degrees

Social and Behavioral Sciences Honors Program

The department also offers an honors program for students who excel in their studies.

Student Clubs

There are various student clubs available for students to participate in, including those related to social work and other disciplines within the department.

Internships

Internship opportunities are available for students to gain practical experience in their field of study.

Faculty

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department has a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas of study.