Bachelor in Social Work (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to enrollment. Students admitted to the program after it achieves initial accreditation will be retroactively recognized as graduates of a CSWE-accredited program..

The Bachelor of Social Work program at Simpson University prepares students for direct practice in social service settings. It combines classroom learning with supervised fieldwork placements. The curriculum emphasizes trauma-informed care, particularly in children. Students engage in practicum experiences during their final two years. The program is set to launch in Fall 2026 with pre-candidacy status from CSWE.

Focus areas include Trauma in Children, Counseling Skills and Theories, Community and Organizations, Social Problems and Policy, Group Processing and Program Design, Research Methods.

The program requires 120 credits, including 12 credits of required social work courses, 9 elective credits, and 8 credits of practicum experience. Students complete two fieldwork placements in Social Work Practicum I and II.

Graduates enter roles in child welfare, community services, mental health support, and nonprofit organizations.

Students must apply for the BSW program in Fall 2026 after completing a social work minor in Fall 2025. Admission requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submission of official transcripts. Applicants must also complete a personal statement and interview with the program director.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program with a planned start in Fall 2026. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Simpson University is a Christ-centered learning community in Redding, California. Its educational approach connects faith, learning, leadership, and service. Students are encouraged to develop critical competence and prepare for lives of purposeful work. The university offers undergraduate studies, graduate studies, degree-completion programs, the A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary, the Master of Business Administration, and the Betty M. Dean School of Nursing.

Academic options include nursing, business, political science, music, biology, digital media, history, teacher education, and global studies. The new Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies can be taken as a major, secondary major, or minor. It brings together global cultures, international issues, economics, politics, religion, and cross-cultural communication. The program prepares students for fields such as international development, education, business, government, humanitarian work, ministry, and community engagement.

International students join a campus community that connects local service with global engagement. WorldSERVE provides short-term mission trips, on-campus training, small groups, and Global Impact Week. Service opportunities include local churches, schools, nonprofit organizations, and an annual Day of Service in Redding. The campus is within two hours of mountains, beaches, wilderness, and skiing. Simpson also offers 25 athletic programs and financial-aid support, including scholarships. Students should expect a faith-based environment where prayer, community, and service are part of campus life.