PBU’s Social Work Department provides
our students with the best well-rounded education possible
to equip them for their calling. Some distinctive features
include the following:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Interdisciplinary Social Service
Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor
of Social Work Program is accredited by
the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and requires
an extensive field placement
experience. Students in this program are well prepared
in biblical studies, arts and sciences, and social work.
This program leads to the following two degrees: Bachelor
of Social Work and Bachelor of Science in Bible.
Total: 150 credits
 Courses
you will take
Social Service Interdisciplinary
The Interdisciplinary Program is ideal
for the student who wants a Bible education with some limited
exposure to social service issues. The
field placement experience is not available; however, there
is an internship requirement. This program is not accredited
by CSWE. The student earns one degree: the Bachelor of
Science in Bible.
Total: 126 credits
Courses
you will take
Entrance Requirements and Standards
Requirements for admission to and continuance in the Bachelor
of Social Work Program include the following:
Admission
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
- Completion of application form
- Recommendation by Student Development Department personnel
- Recommendation by faculty and staff
- Recommendation by social work faculty
Continuance
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in social work courses
- Demonstration of personal qualities essential for working
with people, such as:
- value orientation consistent with the social work
profession
- sensitivity to the needs of people
- self-awareness
- a sense of responsibility
These qualities will be assessed by social work faculty and
field instructors. Graduates of this program receive the bachelor
of science in Bible and bachelor of social work degrees.
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