Social Work Degree Programs in Florida

Once believed to contain the magical Fountain of Youth, Florida is the 22nd most extensive and 4th most populous state that draws more than 80 million visitors each year. Situated in the southeastern region as a peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida is distinctively home to 663 miles of pristine sandy beaches for the longest coastline of any state within the continental United States. Boasting the most popular amusement park destination in the nation at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida is also home to SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Island for those young at heart. Students are also attracted to the "Sunshine State" to attend some of the best universities in the country and learn along with some fun in the sun. For those interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a social worker, the following are the first half (A-F) of Social Work degree programs that have been fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) within Florida.


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Barry University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Designed to prepare students for generalist social work practice in diverse settings, the BSW program involved a trauma-informed curriculum focused on social work at the individual, family, community, group, and organizational levels. Within the program, students are required to complete 45 credits for a liberal arts background and 39 credits of social work courses. Students also embark on a senior year-long field placement experience in a social services agency in South Florida. In addition, Barry University has partnered with Miami Dade College to offer a unique 2+2 BSW program that enables students to earn an associate's degree before transitioning seamlessly to the Social Work program to complete the bachelor's degree.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Offered at the Miami Shores, Fort Myers, Palm Beach Treasure Coast, and Bahamas campuses, the Master of Social Work (MSW) program is planned in accordance with the standards of the CSWE in a trauma-informed resiliency framework. Since students are enrolled in the fall, spring, and summer 14-week semesters, the tri-semester program is considered accelerated for clinical social work practice. Students can choose to complete the 60-credit of required social work courses full-time or part-time, or enter the Advanced Standing program that enables students with a BSW to complete just 32 credits in three semesters. For any option that a student may choose, the curriculum is strongly based on policy practice, administrative leadership, applied social research, human development, clinical assessment, and intervention.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33161
(305) 899-3900
[email protected]
http://www.barry.edu/social-work/

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is aimed to provide a beginning generalist curriculum that reflects the history, values, ethics, knowledge, and skills needed in entry-level general social work practice. The program is designed to educate students who will engage in the problem-solving process with individuals or groups, promote social justice for oppressed populations, and demonstrate sensitivity to human diversity. Since it is considered an upper-division professional program that begins in the junior year, students are required to complete 60 hours of general studies before completing the 61 hours of social work courses. All students must also complete a full-time semester-long field experience and integrative seminar within the spring semester of their senior year to graduate with the BSW degree.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Students within the Master of Social Work (MSW) program are prepared to serve communities in both urban and rural areas to work towards alleviating problems of poverty, oppression, social injustice, and discrimination, especially among people of color. The program is strongly based on social work practice, human behavior, social environment, social welfare policies, social work research, and field practicum experiences. All MSW students must successfully complete 67 semester credits either full-time or part-time, including 35 credits in foundational courses and 32 credits of advanced coursework in community development. The applied focus of the program is also reflected in the requirement to complete a minimum of 900 clock hours in field practice.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

1339 Wahnish Way
300 Banneker Building B
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 599-3456
[email protected]
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=socialwork

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Intended to provide students with a rigorous curriculum that will adequately prepare them for beginning generalist social work practice or graduate studies in the field, the BSW program is offered at four FAU campuses in Boca Raton, Davie, MacArthur, and Jupiter. The content of the curriculum relates to client systems, the diverse populations of southeast Florida, dynamics of change, values and ethics of social work practice, and continued professional growth. Students in the program are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits with a GPA of at least 2.5 for completion of the BSW degree. Students are also assigned to a community-based social service agency during the last senior semester to work 30 hours per week under the supervision of a field instructor.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Offered exclusively at the Boca Raton campus, the Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program is designed to prepare students for advanced entry into the profession with a seamless integration of theoretical knowledge, practice skills, and professional ethics for quality services. Students who have a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field may complete the program in two years full-time or four years part-time, whereas students with a BSW degree from an accredited institution may apply for Advanced Standing to complete in one year full-time or two years part-time. The rigorous MSW curriculum provides students with the opportunity to exceed all educational qualifications to gain licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3234
[email protected]
http://www.fau.edu/ssw/

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

As an upper-division undergraduate professional program beginning in the junior year, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program prepares students for strengths-based generalist practice to assist individuals, families, and groups with identifying their strengths. With about 30 percent of the coursework currently available online via distance learning, students are required to complete a minimum of 42 hours of major social work courses and 120 total hours. BSW students also must successfully participate in at least 500 hours of fieldwork during their senior year in an approved placement setting.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to prepare graduates with the generalist social work skills needed to practice advanced clinical social work for intervention with systems of various sizes. With combined academic and experiential learning experiences, students may pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis to complete the 60 credits and 1,000 clock hours of fieldwork. Students with a BSW who are accepted into the Advanced Standing program may transfer up to 30 credits for just one year of graduate studies. Graduates may go on to practice as a LCSW in family service agencies, schools, clinics, hospitals, correctional facilities, and other mental health settings.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

Merwin Hall Room 131
10501 FGCU Blvd, South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
(239) 590-1000
[email protected]
http://www.fgcu.edu/CHPSW/SocialWork/3790.asp

Florida International University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program prepares students for generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities with an emphasis on the interrelationship of systems with the environment. Designed to enable students to work with diverse clients in a variety of settings in southern Florida, the curriculum focuses on critical thinking skills, problem-solving approaches, economic/social justice, and ethical services. Students also have the option of pursuing a certificate in child welfare within the program. For completion of the BSW degree, students must engage in a minimum of 120 semester credits either full-time or part-time.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Designed to educate students for empirically-based advanced clinical social work practice in organizations and communities, the MSW program teaches professionals the preventive and clinical interventions necessary to enhance human quality of life. Built on a generalist foundation in the first year, the second year advanced curriculum enables students to choose from the certificate options in Addictions or Social Work Practice with the Elderly. For completion of the Master of Social Work degree, students must complete an officially approved 60 semester hours and required fieldwork with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. All graduate students are eligible to gain student membership within the National Association of Social Work (NASW).

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

11200 SW 8th Street
University Park AHC-II 390W2
Miami, Fl 33199
(305) 348-4903
[email protected]
http://rscphsw.fiu.edu/social_work/academic_programs.html#eee

Florida Memorial University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is to prepare qualified generalist social workers who are adept at evidence-informed practice knowledge, skills, and values to facilitate the improvement of human functioning. In order to achieve the BSW degree, students are required to complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better, 400 hours of fieldwork, and a senior project. Graduates from the program are well-prepared for pursuing graduate education as well as seeking employment in social service agencies, mental health clinics, substance abuse facilities, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, domestic violence programs, and other human service settings.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
(305) 626-3600
[email protected]

Florida State University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Available at the main campus in Tallahassee and satellite campus in Panama City, the nationally accredited Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is designed to provide quality preparation for entry-level social work practitioners who will work will diverse client systems. Although the program is offered either part-time or full-time, it is important to note that most required courses are only delivered during daytime hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 credit hours in major social work courses, include 12 hours of field instruction for 512 clock hours of clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed social worker. Enrolled students in the program have the option of also pursuing a minor in Social Welfare, which includes 13 extra credit hours.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program intends to offer students a first-rate education and extensive field placement opportunities in preparation for advanced clinical social practice in a variety of mental health or human service settings. Students can choose to pursue the degree in a traditional classroom experience in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Panama City, or Gainesville, or complete the degree from the comfort of home in the first accredited online MSW program in the nation. In order to graduate with the degree and qualify for taking the ASWB Clinical level examination for licensure, students are required to complete a minimum of 61 credit hours full-time or part-time in four to six semesters. Those interested also have the option of entering a joint degree to earn a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Health (MPH), or Master of Science (MS) in Criminology concurrently with the MSW.

Accreditations

  • Council on Social Work Education Office of Social Work Accreditation (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

296 Champions Way
University Center Building C
Tallahassee, FL 32306
(850) 644-4751
[email protected]
http://csw.fsu.edu/prospective-students/

Saint Leo University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Focused on social welfare policy, human behavior, social research, social work practice methods, and field instruction, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is designed to prepare entry-level generalist social workers who can empower individuals, families, groups, organizations, and whole communities. In tandem with the senior seminar, students enrolled in the program gain hands-on field internship experience at a social service agency for 32 hours each week throughout the final spring semester. To successfully complete the program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in a minimum of 120 credits, including the 42 required credit hours of foundational university exploration courses.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program has the mission of preparing graduate students for professional advanced practice leadership roles to empower groups that experience discrimination or oppression. Offered in an online format with a concentration in advanced clinical practice, the full-time graduate program requires students to participate in weekly evening classes via webcam, complete internship hours during daytime, and attend one weekend seminar on the university campus. In addition to the two-year 63-credit MSW program, there is an accelerated Advanced Standing program with students who have already achieved a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program within five years.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)
  • Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)

Contact Information

33701 State Road 52
Saint Leo, FL 33574
(352) 588-8200
[email protected]
http://www.saintleo.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors-minors/bsw-social-work.aspx
http://online.saintleo.edu/academics/masters-programs/master-of-social-work-advanced-clinical-practice.aspx

Southeastern University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Strongly based on the problem-solving, management, leadership, and interpersonal skills needed to advise others in social work, the Bachelor of Social Work program serves as an introduction to entry-level generalist practice in this helping profession. As a social work major, students are required to shadow licensed social workers to experience case management firsthand, study the history of the U.S. social welfare system, complete coursework in social research methods, and actively participate in 450 hours of internship at a local social service agency. Within the four-year full-time program on-campus, students must successfully complete 128 credit hours, including 55 credits in major social work courses.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)

Contact Information

Spence Hall Room 222
1000 Longfellow Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 667-5000
[email protected]

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Leading to a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree, the undergraduate program intends to prepare students for generalist social work practice through a blend of classroom and field-based learning that fosters the knowledge and skills needed to assess a social environment. With the goal of providing competent services to individuals, families, organizations, groups, and communities with necessary resources, the program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis beginning with admissions in the junior year. If interested, students in the program have the option to also pursue a minor/certificate in Children's Services, Aging Studies, or Non-Profit Management and American Humanics.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Designed to prepare graduate students for advanced social work practice and leadership roles in the profession, the Master of Social Work (MSW) program educates qualified professionals for community-based clinical practice with individuals, families, and groups across diverse agency settings and multicultural client populations. Although the curriculum focuses mainly on human behavior, social environment, social welfare, practice methods, research, and field instruction, students can choose to concentrate their studies in Military Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy. For successful completion, graduates must complete 60 semester credits with two community-based experiences for a total of 1,000 clinical hours.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

HPA I – Suite 204
12805 Pegasus Drive
Orlando, FL 32816
(407) 823-2114
[email protected]
http://cohpa.ucf.edu/socialwork/

University of North Florida

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program aims to prepare undergraduate students with the generalist knowledge, ethics, values, and skills needed to provide effective services to diverse populations in a range of practice settings. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits, including 48 credits at the upper level of coursework, covering a curriculum designed to enhance students' sensitivity to economic and social inequalities. The BSW program is limited access, admitting a cohort of 40 junior students on an annual basis for the fall term each academic year to complete the program in unison over two years full-time.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

Social Sciences Building 51 Room 2304
1 University of North Florida Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 620-1640
[email protected]

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

In preparation for beginning professional practice, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and a strong skill base as a generalist practitioner with various intervention methods. The program aims to develop student understanding of the dynamics of human behavior in individual, family, group, and organizational contexts with the influence of the sociocultural environment. After completing the fundamental pre-core courses in the freshmen and sophomore years, students who are admitted into the program must complete 38 credits in upper level major coursework. As a limited access program, junior level students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 for admission.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The fully accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) program has been specifically designed to prepare qualified graduates for clinical practice with strong professional standards, values, ethics, skills, and respect for human beings. The MSW program can be completed either full-time in four semesters or part-time in eight semesters, but those with a BSW degree can apply for Advanced Standing to complete the degree in three semesters. Students must complete 60 semester credits, including 12 credits of field instruction. If interested, students in the MSW program have the chance to pursue a dual degree path to achieve a Master of Public Health (MPH) concurrently with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health or Behavioral Health.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 1400
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-4675
[email protected]
http://socialwork.cbcs.usf.edu/

University of West Florida

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program prepares undergraduate students to enter beginning professional social work practice in various agency settings at the individual, family, group, organization, and community level. Through a total of 120 semester credit hours, the curriculum covers major topics in interviewing/recording techniques, human behavior, working with groups, generalist practice methods, research foundations, policy analysis, social justice, and human diversity. The mission of the program is to develop qualified practitioners who demonstrate critical thinking skills, values, ethics, and knowledge delineated by the guidelines established by the Council on Social Work Education and the Code of Ethics by the National Association of Social Workers.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed for students who wish to assume advanced clinical leadership roles in the social work profession with various settings, including mental health centers, child welfare services, schools, correctional facilities, military bases, hospitals, and long-term rehabilitation care facilities. Completed as a cohort program, admitting around 25 students each fall term on the Pensacola campus, the MSW degree can be completed full-time, part-time, or accelerated Advanced Standing for those with a BSW. All students are required to complete a minimum of 900 hours of field education, under the supervision of an approved, licensed social worker in a clinical setting.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

Building 85 Room 133
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 474-2381
[email protected]
http://uwf.edu/socialwork/

Warner University

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

In order to prepare beginning generalist social work practitioners to pursue a master's degree as a clinical therapist, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program equips students to work with individuals, families, communities, organizations, and groups in various public or private settings. Within the intensive 120-credit curriculum, students complete coursework in psychology, statistics, lifespan development, human behavior, social environment, diversity values, social welfare policy, group processes, social research, counseling theories, case management, and family dynamics. All students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher are eligible to participate in the prestigious Alpha Chi or Alpha Lamda Delta honor societies.

Accreditations

  • Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCC)

Contact Information

13895 Highway 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-7678
[email protected]