Social Work, B.S.W.

Offered :

  • Castleton, VT

This program is eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.

What is an In-Person Plus program?

Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.

The Vermont State Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) will prepare you to start a fulfilling career in social work as soon as you graduate or pursue a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree. With four concentrations in different social work settings, you will have the opportunity to help local agencies while learning how to provide services to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Many of our alumni find full-time employment before or shortly after graduation from their senior field placement.

We’ll assist you in finding field placements, which is just one way you’ll benefit from the human touch of our tight-knit Vermont State community. Our location in the heart of Vermont reflects the strong sense of support and caring here. You’ll finish the program with skills that meet many social work job descriptions — and you’ll be ready to make a remarkable difference in people’s lives.

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Michael Reeves

Associate Professor, Social Work Program Director

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Why Study Social Work at Vermont State?

  • Hands-On Experience: You’ll complete 400 supervised hours of field placements with faculty support to gain valuable experience and help communities address real-world problems. You’ll be qualified for many social work bachelor degree jobs as well as graduate programs.
  • Peer and Faculty Support: With a student-to-faculty program ratio of 11:1, you’ll enjoy robust peer support and receive individual faculty attention in classes and through our exceptional advising model. In addition, our junior and senior courses are capped at 15 students to allow for a rich discussion of topics.
  • Industry Accreditation: Our Vermont State B.S.W. program is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. That means you’ll get the basic skills and experience you need for social work jobs and students who choose to go on to pursue their M.S.W. are very well-prepared.
  • National Honor Society: Our program is part of Pi Gamma Mu, the social sciences honor society. You can join as a student and network with faculty, peer, and practitioner members.

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Program Outcomes

Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes

Vermont State’s B.S.W. in Social Work meets or exceeds all of our competency benchmarks. The following competencies are the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards for 2015. 

CompetencyCompetency BenchmarkPercentage of Students Achieving Benchmark
Program Option #1 – Castleton
on campus
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher100%
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher100%
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher100%
Competency 4: Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher100%
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher100%
Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher 100%
Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher 100%
Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher 100%
Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 80% of students will get a grade of 3.0 or higher 100%
Last Completed: June 20, 2025 for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Sample Courses

  • ​​The Community in American Society ​ 
  • Sociological Theory 
  • Discrimination in American Society 
  • Social Welfare Policies, Programs and Issues
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Student Stories

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“When I left the program, I was very prepared to work in the field as well as prepared for graduate-level studies.”

Lyndsay Christman
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“I knew that I didn’t want to be in a classroom full of 100 students, so a small campus with a low student-to-faculty ratio was a must.”

Alyssa Stetson

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