University of Washington School of Social Work

Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare today!

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Earn Your BASW Today!

Ready to take the next step toward your Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)? This application is your starting point.

Diverse Cohorts

Our BASW program aims to promote social, racial, and economic justice by admitting strong cohorts of students with diverse backgrounds, professional and lived experiences, and academic histories.

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Tight-Knit Community

With small class sizes and a cohort model, our BASW program fosters a strong sense of community among students and the opportunity to connect with professors 1:1.

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Hands On Learning

Our curriculum is designed to connect theory and practice. Students work with our Office of Field Education to secure a practicum placement that complements their coursework, gaining over 450 hours of relevant, hands-on experience both inside and outside the classroom.

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Accelerated MSW

BASW alumni are eligible to earn their Master of Social Work degree in less than 1 year through the Advanced Standing program, saving both time and money!

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