GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Learn crisis intervention skills in the Emergency Room Trauma Simulation Lab
PROMOTE COMPASSION, EMPATHY, AND JUSTICE
Become equipped for social justice advocacy, recognizing the dignity and worth of all individuals
SAVE TIME AND MONEY
You can earn your bachelor’s degree in as few as three years. You may be eligible for automatic acceptance into our Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
Download a program guide with detailed information on cost, courses, and outcomes
As a student at Roberts, I learned how to put my education into practice through simulation labs, training, and field placements. I enjoy that the social work department provides several opportunities for hands-on learning experiences, which helped to build my confidence. Integrating faith and learning has also been a key factor in my learning experience.
Karrie, Social Work Graduate
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Total Program
Sticker Price:
$52,127
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$25,324
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
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You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
What Will I Learn?
You’ll become a competent generalist social worker, ready to jump into the field or to go onto graduate school. You’ll be mentored to embrace the dignity and worth of each individual. You’ll learn to practice social work with integrity, embrace diversity, and apply evidence-based practice.
As Roberts is rooted in historical Christianity, we welcome all spiritual backgrounds and teach you spiritual integration and spiritually-sensitive social work practice.
You’ll study:
The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
Field Placements
Careers
Graduate Schools
Social work is a profession devoted to helping improve the lives of individuals and groups and addressing community problems.
Social workers use their skills in a range of settings, some of which include child welfare, healthcare, substance abuse, oncology, and gerontology cases. Others transfer their knowledge of the field to policy and advocacy.
What qualifications do I need to be a social worker?
The first step to becoming a licensed social worker is obtaining your bachelor’s of social work at a university like Roberts Wesleyan.
You will then need to continue your education and earn your Master of Social Work (MSW), which is also offered at Roberts.
Requirements differ by state and it is recommended that you research for the area you intend to practice in.
A Social Work degree from Roberts will prepare you to become a competent generalist social worker. You’ll be equipped to dive into the field or go onto graduate school, empowered to make a positive impact on communities, individuals, and societies.
As a social work major, you’ll study courses such as:
Social work settings
Social welfare policy
Diversity and oppression
Social work research methods
Practice labs and fieldwork
As a Roberts student, you’ll benefit from the Student Social Work Association, testing your skills in our Emergency Room Trauma Simulation Lab, and the ability to complete your degree in just 3 years.
What can I do with a social work degree?
A social work degree can prepare you to thrive in different settings, including:
How much do social workers make?
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for social workers in 2021 was $58,380.
Naturally, the numbers will differ by employer, location, business, and position.
The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
