BSW Campus Program

Our campus program provides an immersive, in-person educational experience. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum and learn from expert faculty. Dynamic classroom environments, direct peer collaboration, and real-time faculty interaction foster a supportive community that prepares students for impactful careers in social work.

Our campus options are available to freshman and transfer students.  

NOTE: Admission to Upper Division must be granted before students are permitted to take Upper Division courses in the BSW major. Please visit BSW Upper Division Admission to learn more about the admission process.

Course Format and Scheduling

The campus option is a full-time program (12 credit hours or more). Some students may decide to take less than 12 hours with the acknowledgment that less hours will extend the 2-year timeframe for graduation. 

Our campus social work program offers daytime courses and practicum Mondays through Fridays with some evening and online courses. In-person learning offers an immersive, structured environment that enhances student engagement through direct, face-to-face communication.

See BSW Plan of Study for suggested course progression 

Practicum Education

As the signature pedagogy, practicum education ensures that students gain real-world, in-person practice before entering the workforce. Our hands-on practicum allows future social workers to apply classroom knowledge in authentic settings, develop essential skills, and build confidence through supervised experience. We believe that meaningful, face-to-face engagement with individuals, families, and communities is vital to shaping competent, compassionate practitioners ready to make a difference. Our practicum education program takes place in the fall and spring of senior year and requires 225 in-person hours per semester, which is typically about 16 hours per week in addition to other required courses. Preparations for practicum begin during junior year.

Upper Division Transfer Credit

The University Admissions Office initially determines which courses can be transferred from other colleges and universities. A minimum course grade of a “C” at the previous institution is a basic requirement for every transfer course. The BSW Program determines whether transferred courses may exempt students from taking courses required in the Social Work major. Social work courses are waived only when the Program Director determines that a transferred course is equivalent to a required course. All Practicum courses must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

Academic and Professional Advising

Students will be advised by the CHHS Advising Center and assigned a specific advisor. Academic advising is a shared responsibility between students and their advisors. Students are expected to be proactive and stay informed about their academic progress and university policies. In return, advisors are committed to being accessible, responsive, and supportive.