Social Work

Avila BSW graduates serve on the front lines and make a difference everyday. #AvilaProud Social Work

The Bachelor of Science in Social Work major at Avila

Avila’s social work program will prepare you for one of the fastest-growing and most important careers with a challenging, value-based curriculum and numerous professional development opportunities. Dedicated to forming social change agents in the global community, our social work majors graduate with a deep commitment to contributing to the well-being of others.

You’ll receive one-on-one instruction and mentorship from highly accomplished social work faculty, thanks to Avila’s small class sizes. Senior social work majors conduct more than 500 hours of practice at a regional organization, mentored by a professional social worker, meaning you’ll have the practical and theoretical knowledge to excel in your career as a social worker.

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A BSW (Bachelor of Science in Social Work) puts you in good company, including the class of 2021
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY HERE. As you graduate from Avila with your BSW, you’ll join a respected, recognized, and committed group of professional social workers.
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Your Social Work bachelor’s degree prepares you for your career

Incoming first-year students are guaranteed access to an internship or research experience before graduation. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Avila Social Work students have completed hands-on learning experiences at: 

  • Department of Children/Families – Kansas
  • Synergy Services
  • Benilde Hall
  • SAVE, Inc.
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Avila Social Work graduates are pursuing careers as:

  • Family Counselors
  • Elderly Caregivers
  • Social Workers
  • Correction Officers
Avila Social Work graduates choose to work at:
  • Eitas
  • The Whole Person
  • Kansas City, Kansas School District
  • KC Care

Transferring to Avila?

We work with you to make the most of your transfer credits so you’re on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

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An Environment to Enhance your Education

Hooley-Bunschu Learning Commons

This is not your mother’s library. State-of-the-art study rooms, public workstations, tutoring services, and access to 50,000 on-campus volumes, plus millions of database articles await you.

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Guaranteed Internship Opportunities

All first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed an internship or research experience opportunity.

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Close to Everything Kansas City

At Avila, you’re only 15 minutes away from world-class museums, historical landmarks, professional sports venues, and centers of culture, commerce, and industry.

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Find Your Mentor

Avila’s faculty will challenge you, inspire you, and become more than just another teacher.

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“The mentors I met in the social work program, and across campus, challenged me to go outside my comfort zone.”

Paige Racker / ’20

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Contact

Avila University Department of Social Work, O’Rielly Hall
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City, MO 64145 / 816-501-3661


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