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With two Field Instruction courses, you can dive headfirst into the real world and receive valuable practical experience working with individuals, families, and communities in various settings. You may also participate in volunteer projects and community programs that promote social justice and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also have the option to conduct research through the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/undergraduate-research-opportunity-program-urop\/\" target=\"_blank\">Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>. In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2648 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-1024x680.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2025\/08\/SocialWork.2-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Social Work program is fully accredited by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cswe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council on Social Work Education<\/a>. You are assured that our program meets high educational standards. In addition, since all accredited graduate social work programs require a CSWE-accredited bachelor\u2019s degree, your BSW degree from UM-Flint is your ticket to graduate school. All CSWE-accredited programs measure and report student learning outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The CSWE learning outcomes for the Social Work program at the University of Michigan-Flint are available by academic year:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1D97-OYLhC_Ekf7QoRhHPh-K7RxRDLUDG\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2024-25<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kfjQR00tvM0jS1Hag4SOFQYmjamj9PVF\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2023-24<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KKZz4mT_N-JE_jZsnMq2vEOgQGkwpaB3\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2022-23<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12GJtsOLft8Qe8fGHICbsNiSWF55hJk0v\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2021-22<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PrFGMtuSazlU8QGnQo-ZNHG4K2dDMuRu\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2020-21<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/171InSn4r52PZrnfu7zi2iLwGF1Q1pveO\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2019-20<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1AjNZISWNd6m8NDwu3DzNExHqXuqEEU2K\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Form AS 4(B): 2018-19<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Work Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The coursework is offered completely online in both asynchronous and synchronous courses. Synchronous courses require you to attend live meetings via Zoom. <br><br>Besides the Bachelor of Social Work program, which includes a comprehensive curriculum covering core areas such as human behavior, social welfare policy, and social work practice, UM-Flint also offers an <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=36&amp;poid=15169&amp;returnto=4572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honors program<\/a>. This option provides an enriched experience where you can gain off-campus research experience and complete a thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships for Social Work Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Besides being eligible for financial assistance through UM-Flint\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>, you can apply for numerous&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#schoolofeducationandhumanservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UM-Flint scholarships that are specifically for social work students<\/a>. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Donna D. Badeer Social Work Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucille Bigelow Social Work Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everett J. Blakely Social Work Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Social Work Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olivia P. Maynard and S. Olof Karlstrom Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Marigowda and Renuka Nagaraju Scholarship for Social Work and Peace Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vivian Juanita Pullum Social Work Student Emergency Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School of Education &amp; Human Services Alumni Scholarship for Social Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Opportunities in Social Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The field of social work is as diverse as the population it serves. Social workers reach every part of the community, serving people of every age in many different settings. They may work with individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Many social workers also seek to impact societal change by pursuing social justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">You\u2019ll be prepared to work in environments like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aging services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child welfare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developmental disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Justice and corrections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mental health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance abuse social work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Social workers also play a vital role in the U.S. health care system. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, social workers make up more than 40% of the behavioral health workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students get experience in many settings. They have interned at Bendle Community Schools, Big Brothers\/Big Sisters, Carman Ainsworth Schools, Communities First, Ennis Center for Children, the Genesee County Prosecutor\u2019s Office, Genesee Health System, Lapeer Community Mental Health, Medical Team Hospice, Urban Renaissance Center, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/community-and-social-service\/social-workers.htm\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, demand for social workers is projecte<\/span>d to grow by 9 percent through 2031, which is higher than the average for all occupations. The median salary for social workers is $50,390 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BSW-level social workers provide generalist entry-level services. More advanced clinical social work services require a master\u2019s in social work. About two-thirds of our BSW graduates go on to earn an MSW.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/07\/SocialWork.Stat_9-1024x1024-1.png\" alt=\"9% projected social workers employment growth\" class=\"wp-image-1626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/07\/SocialWork.Stat_9-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/07\/SocialWork.Stat_9-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/07\/SocialWork.Stat_9-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/28\/files\/2023\/07\/SocialWork.Stat_9-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4\">Get Started on Your Social Work Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">If you want to fight for social justice as a thoughtful and responsible social worker,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;to the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Bachelor of Social Work program today. You can contact one of the program\u2019s academic advisors if you have questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-5\">\n<li>Less than 55 credits, contact <a href=\"mailto:ashleyry@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Ashley<\/a>&nbsp;from the Student Success Center at 810-762-3085.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 55 credits, contact <a href=\"mailto:twomack@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Todd Womack<\/a>&nbsp;from the Social Work Department at 810-762-3390.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_8e37fde2d8f94078b1498399899d710a\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_8300739d7d955f99b1ceda57d3cf2093\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_1d251600960697875e52bbc889f77927\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/socialwork\/\"\n    title=\"Intranet\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-laptop\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Intranet        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>This is the gateway to the UM-Flint Intranet for all faculty, staff, and students. The Intranet is where you can visit additional department websites to access more information, forms, and resources that will assist you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fight for social justice as a thoughtful and responsible social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. 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