Bachelor of Social Work

The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College is proud to launch its practice based BSW Program for Fall 2016. The BSW Program is open to matriculated Hunter College students with a credit range of up to 80 credits.

The BSW Program offers students the opportunity to link theory and practice by participating in a robust curriculum and established field placements. Students will learn the core skills of assessment, engagement, intervention, advocacy, and documentation through a generalist practice lens. The BSW program will prepare our students to become knowledgeable, caring front line workers in areas of Child Welfare and Care Coordination.

 

Requirements

1. Must be a full-time student at Hunter College.
2. Completion of the Introduction to Social Work gateway course with a “B” or better which includes having completed 32 hours of volunteer assignment.
3. Must have an overall GPA, of at least a 2.75 for admission.

 

How to Apply

Current Hunter Students

Fill out the Silberman School of Social Work BSW Application

Attach the following documents:

• Essay/Personal Statement (200 to 500 words): Why do you want to pursue your BSW? What makes you a suitable BSW student? Why do you want to pursue the Child Welfare or Care Coordination track?
• Resume
• Field Work Experience Verification Letter

Transfer Students

Step 1: 

Fill out the CUNY  Application for Transfer Applicants at www.cuny.edu/apply and submit the application fee.

Step 2: 

Fill out the Silberman School of Social Work BSW Application

Attach the following documents:

• Essay/Personal Statement (200 to 500 words): Why do you want to pursue your BSW? What makes you a suitable BSW student? Why do you want to pursue the Child Welfare or Care Coordination track?
• Resume
• Field Work Experience Verification Letter

Step 3: 

Add the name/email for a minimum of two recommenders to the CUNY Application for Transfer Applicants. Please note, one recommender should be academic and one from a volunteer or paid experience in social work related field. The system will automatically alert the recommender of your request via email.

Step 4 (for transfer applicants only):

Request for official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to be sent to the CUNY University Application Processing Center (UAPC):

Transfer Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 359023
Brooklyn, NY 11235-9023

For additional details on the CUNY Application, please visit www.cuny.edu/apply.

 

Curriculum