社会工作学士

社会工作学位（BSW）学士学位课程为学生在各种环境中的通识教育实践做准备。它也为研究生做准备。拥有认可课程的BSW的学生通常有资格获得社会工作（MSW）硕士学位的高级地位。这意味着，获得BSW后，学生可以在另外一个日历年中获得MSW。匹兹堡州立大学的历史，哲学和社会科学系由那些在21世纪劳动力中非常受欢迎的专业组成。顶级公司正在寻找以职业为导向的员工，这些员工可以在模棱两可和混乱的环境中壮成长，可以跳出框框思考，可以快速而有能力地换档，而且最重要的是，可以与本地各种背景的人一起工作或国际上。
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Social Work (BSW) prepares students for generalist practice in a variety of settings. It also prepares students for graduate school. Students who have a BSW from an accredited program are generally eligible for advanced standing in master of social work (MSW) programs. This means that after earning a BSW, a student may achieve an MSW in one additional calendar year. The mission of PSU's Social Work Program is to prepare bachelor level social workers to utilize the knowledge, skills, and values of the social work profession in order to enhance the lives of individuals, families, groups, and communities and to promote social and economic justice locally, nationally, and globally. <br><br>To that end, the PSU Social Work Program aims to prepare students for:<br><br>Generalist practice at all levels of the social environment and across the lifespan<br>Utilization of the professional self which includes adherence to the Code of Ethics, professional demeanor, effective communication skills, self-awareness, and self-care<br>Critical examination of and contribution to research, policies, and practices<br>Living and working in a diverse environment<br>Promoting human rights and social justice<br>Graduate education<br>Licensure