Program Description

The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work Program is to prepare students for generalist social work practice with diverse populations and to cultivate community leaders who will implement humane social policies, services, and programs that restore social and economic justice for at-risk children and their families. The cornerstone of the program is commitment to personal and community well being and the cultural integrity of Native American communities.

The BSW curriculum has been developed according to the educational standards established by the Council on Social Work Education and is based on a solid liberal arts foundation that emphasizes cultural understanding, critical thinking, communication, and citizenship. The upper-level Social Work courses provide a sound knowledge base for social work practice; promote growth in self-awareness, cultural competence, and professional ethics; and prepare students for graduate-level social work education. Supervised field experience in either tribal or non-tribal social service agencies is an integral part of the program.

Accreditation

The SKC Bachelor of Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the BSW Program, students will:

• Apply critical thinking skills.
• Apply the guiding principles and ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers.
• Practice without discrimination across diverse populations.
• Understand mechanisms of oppression and discrimination, particularly as they affect Native Americans, children, and other vulnerable populations.
• Apply strategies of advocacy and social change to advance social justice.
• Interpret history and current issues of the profession.
• Apply knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice with an emphasis on serving Native Americans and children at risk.
• Apply evidenced-based theoretical frameworks to understand individual development and behavior across life span, between individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
• Analyze, formulate, and/or influence social policies at the federal, state, and or tribal levels.
• Evaluate and apply research skills and studies to practice.
• Evaluate effectiveness of practice.
• Demonstrate professional writing and or speaking skills.
• Use supervision and consultation appropriate to social work practice.
• Seek necessary organizational change.
• Demonstrate cultural competency in practice with diverse populations specifically with Native American people.

BSW Course Requirements

Please download the BSW course requirements list by clicking here.