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New York University
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Program Overview

Social Work (BS)

The Bachelor of Science degree in social work provides students with the knowledge and training to be a generalist practice professional, while learning a diverse set of skills that are centered around making human connections, problem-solving, leadership, advocacy, human rights, interprofessional collaboration, and social and economic justice. As part of their academic journey, students gain the tools to enable them to work with diverse individuals and communities in a variety of human service agencies and organizations--from public service agencies to private companies.


While a part of the social work program, students develop the ability to work across cultural barriers from a local, national, and global perspective. They combine electives and required course work with a field internship that gives them supervision, work experience, leadership, and training in the internationally recognized field of social work.


The undergraduate program at NYU Silver is broad enough to prepare students for many different professions. Because of the extensive professional training students receive as an undergraduate, they may be able to earn a master's degree with only one additional year of study. If, on the other hand, they want to go to work immediately upon graduation, they will be well prepared to make an impact in the world.


The School's program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.


Program Description

  • Taxonomy Codes:
    • NYSED: 20063
    • HEGIS: 1203.10
    • CIP: 44.0701

Admissions

New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see the relevant university resources.


Program Requirements

  • Course List:
    • Liberal Arts Core and Distribution
      • EXPOS-UA 1: Writing as Inquiry (4 credits)
      • EXPOS-UA 17: Writing in Community (4 credits)
      • or ACE-UE 110: Advanced Writing and Research
      • PSYCH-UA 1: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • or APSY-UE 2: Introduction to Psychology and Its Principles
      • or PSYC1-UC 6801: Intro to Psychology
      • SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (or equivalent) (4 credits)
      • UNDSW-US 113: Human Biology for Social Work (4 credits)
    • Liberal Arts Distribution:
      • Select three Humanities courses, by advisement (12 credits)
      • Select four Social Science courses, by advisement (16 credits)
      • Select four Unrestricted Elective courses, by advisement (16 credits)
  • Major Requirements:
    • UNDSW-US 116: First Year Impact Seminar I (0 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 118: First Year Impact Seminar II (0 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 120: Transfer Student Impact Seminar I (0 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 1: Society and Social Welfare (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 2: Skills in Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 11: Social Welfare Agencies and Organizations (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 12: Social Work Research (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 13: Social Welfare Programs & Policies (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 21: Human Behavior in The Social Environment I (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 22: Human Behavior in The Social Environment II (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 31: Social Work Practice I (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 32: Social Work Practice II (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 39: Social Work and Agency Experience Lab (5 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 41: Practicum Instruction I (6 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 42: Practicum Instruction II (6 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 55: Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege (4 credits)
  • Electives:
    • Other Elective Credits (8 credits)
  • Total Credits: 129

Sample Plan of Study

  • Plan of Study Grid: 1st Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 116 or UNDSW-US 120: First Year Impact Seminar I or Transfer Student Impact Seminar I (0 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 1: Society and Social Welfare (4 credits)
    • EXPOS-UA 1: Writing as Inquiry (4 credits)
    • PSYCH-UA 1: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
    • Unrestricted Elective (4 credits) 2nd Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 118 or UNDSW-US 120: First Year Impact Seminar II or Transfer Student Impact Seminar I (0 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 2: Skills in Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
    • EXPOS-UA 17 or ACE-UE 110: Writing in Community or Advanced Writing and Research (4 credits)
    • SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Unrestricted Elective (4 credits) 3rd Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 113: Human Biology for Social Work (4 credits)
    • Social Science Elective (4 credits)
    • Social Science Elective (4 credits)
    • Humanities Elective (4 credits) 4th Semester/Term:
    • Humanities Elective (4 credits)
    • Humanities Elective (4 credits)
    • Social Science Elective (4 credits)
    • Social Science Elective (4 credits) 5th Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 21: Human Behavior in The Social Environment I (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 55: Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 12: Social Work Research (4 credits)
    • Unrestricted Elective (4 credits) 6th Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 11: Social Welfare Agencies and Organizations (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 22: Human Behavior in The Social Environment II (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 39: Social Work and Agency Experience Lab (5 credits)
    • Unrestricted Elective (4 credits) 7th Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 31: Social Work Practice I (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 41: Practicum Instruction I (6 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 13: Social Welfare Programs & Policies (4 credits)
    • Social Work Elective (4 credits) 8th Semester/Term:
    • UNDSW-US 32: Social Work Practice II (4 credits)
    • UNDSW-US 42: Practicum Instruction II (6 credits)
    • Social Work Elective (4 credits)
  • Total Credits: 129

Learning Outcomes

The mission of the Bachelor of Science Program is dedicated to developing professional social workers who demonstrate the values and ethics consistent with social work aims, knowledge, and skills needed for generalist practice to effectively address the social problems of today’s world. The BS program is grounded in the liberal arts and emphasizes human relationships, social justice, advocacy, and cultural humility rooted in scientific inquiry and the promotion of human rights.


The educational goals for the BS Program flow directly from its mission. The program’s primary goal is to educate students in generalist social work, through a liberal arts education, emphasizing social justice and human rights. The overarching goals of the Undergraduate (BS) Program are to:


  1. Foster student acquisition of the knowledge required for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, complex organizations, and communities.
  2. Facilitate student development of the skills required for competent generalist social work practice.
  3. Promote student understanding and application of the profession’s values, ethical standards, and principles.
  4. Prepare students to advocate for marginalized communities and the realization of a just society.
  5. Prepare students for entry into the professional workforce and/or admission to an MSW program.
  6. Prepare students to contribute as generalist social workers to an increasingly diverse and global world.

Policies

  • NYU Policies: University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
  • Undergraduate Silver Policies: A full list of relevant academic policies can be found on the Silver Academic Policies page.
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