Bachelor of Social Work

Earn your Bachelor of Social Work at Youngstown State University and prepare for a meaningful career serving individuals, families, and communities. Our CSWE accredited program blends classroom learning with real-world experience—grounded in values like integrity, dignity, and social justice.

Gain the skills and knowledge to work across diverse settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, and social services. Key areas of study include:

• Ethical and Professional Behavior
• Human behavior and social systems
• Social welfare policy and institutions
• Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ADEI)
• Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
• Practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities

Through hands-on fieldwork and applied learning, you’ll be ready to:

• Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice
• Understand and advocate for fair and humane social systems
• Apply evidence-based practices in real-world settings
• Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of social work careers and advanced study, including YSU’s Master of Social Work program.