Bachelor of
Social Work
On-Campus
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Improve Lives with a Social Work Bachelor’s Degree
Prepare to make a lasting impact in social services for families and communities. At Cornerstone University, our Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited Bachelor of Social Work blends biblical principles and practical tools to help relieve suffering, promote healthy relationships, and address family and social challenges. With a strong foundation in human behavior, social environments, and intervention strategies from a Christian worldview, you’ll also receive hands-on experience through fieldwork, preparing you to step confidently into a meaningful career in social services.
Develop Market-Ready Skills for Social Work Professionals
Cornerstone’s CSWE-accredited Christ-centered social work curriculum builds knowledge and skills that you will apply in your professional practice. Through your experience in the program and the addition of a 400 hour practicum, you will develop the following skills:
Case Management, Child & Family Advocacy – Assess client needs, develop care plans, and support at-risk children, families and aging populations through intervention and social services.
Appreciate Human Diversity and Difference – Be aware of the many facets of human diversity and difference and how those differences affect the experiences of individuals, families and communities.
Social Work Ethics & Professional Standards from a Christian Worldview – Apply Christ-centered ethical principles, integrity and compassion in social service settings.
Human Behavior & Social Environment Analysis – Understand psychological, social and environmental factors that impact individuals and communities both locally and globally.
Understand & Advocate for Policy that Promotes Justice – Critically analyze existing or proposed policies and advocate for policies that promote justice for all people.
Research & Data Analysis in Social Work – Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and inform evidence-based practices.
Influential Careers with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree
- Case Manager
- Social Services Coordinator
- Child Welfare Worker
- Youth Treatment Specialist
- Community Engagement Worker
- Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Coordinator
- Juvenile Justice Caseworker
- Employment & Housing Support Specialist
- Domestic Violence Advocate
- Disability Services Coordinator
- Foster Care Case Manager
- Older Adult Case Manager
- Supports Coordinator
- Community Mental Health Crisis Team Member
Student Involvement
The social work program offers opportunities to develop leadership skills, build professional connections, and foster a strong sense of community. Through the Social Work Student Advisory Board, you can plan events like Dinner with a Social Worker, where students network with community partners and explore social work careers in West Michigan and beyond. Past activities include hosting Women At Risk (WAR), an international anti-human trafficking agency, and social gatherings like cookie decorating, hot chocolate nights, and spring game nights.
Your Degree Starts Here
Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.
- Apply — our application is free.
- Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
- Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
- Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.
