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LOCATION

We are Detroit's Social Work School. Our campus is located in the heart of midtown Detroit, allowing you to be an active member of the community you seek to serve by providing a unique mix of education, research and community engagement you can't get anywhere else in the country. By attending the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, you'll join your fellow students in our mission to empower social change within our urban home.

EXPERIENCE

Internship education is an integral part of a social work degree. The BSW program provides a rich learning experience in midtown Detroit, providing hands-on training in one of the country's most diverse urban areas. Advance your skills in our immersive practicum education program and put your classroom knowledge into community action. There's no better place to start making a difference than at an urban institution within the community it serves.

FLEXIBILITY

Complete the BSW program on your terms with our full-time, part-time or accelerated options. Customize your BSW to your schedule with daytime, evening and even online program offerings. Wayne State University offers a fully accredited online BSW program. The cohort-based, Where Online Works (WOW!) Program provides an alternative for full-time and part-time students who need a flexible schedule of classes to earn their BSW degree. Tailor your degree to best suit the career of your dreams.

FLEXIBILITY

Complete the BSW program on your terms with our full-time, part-time or accelerated options. Customize your BSW to your schedule with daytime, evening and even online program offerings. Wayne State University offers a fully accredited online BSW program. The cohort-based, Where Online Works (WOW!) Program provides an alternative for full-time and part-time students who need a flexible schedule of classes to earn their BSW degree. Tailor your degree to best suit the career of your dreams.

CAREER RESOURCES

AFFORDABILITY

Wayne State University has the lowest tuition of Michigan's top three research universities. We also provide nearly $560,000 in private scholarships and student training stipends to social work students. Through Scholarship Universe, you'll find an extensive list of scholarships available to BSW students seeking financial assistance. After graduation, take advantage of exclusive state repayment plans for those entering healthcare careers or federal public service loan forgiveness programs for those entering non-profits.

  • Lowest tuition of Michigan's top three research universities.
  • Rich learning experience in the heart of midtown Detroit.
  • $20 million in funded research from Wayne State Research Centers.
  • Social Work students are placed in over 300 agencies - contributing over 215,000 internship hours.
  • Michigan's most diverse public university.
  • We provide nearly $560,000 annually in private scholarships and student training stipends to social work students.
  • Specialized support through programs, peer groups, student organizations and more.

WAYNE STATE FAST FACTS

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The application deadline for Wayne State University depends on the semester you plan to start classes:

Fall (September-December): August 1

Winter (January-April): December 1

Spring/Summer (May-August): April 1


Applicants for the Bachelor of Social Work Degree Program must first be admitted to Wayne State University. Admission to the School of Social Work is a competitive process. The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) application deadline is June 1. 

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