Undergraduate Programs


The Social Work Department offers two Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) options for undergraduate students who are interested in careers in a highly rewarding field.

You'll learn how to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities to improve their social functioning.

Our BSW degree is fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, meaning you’ll be ready to sit for the licensing exam when you graduate.

Learn the same core curriculum either in person or in a hybrid format—the choice is yours.

In Person, Winona Campus


If you want coursework delivered entirely in person, then this BSW program option is for you.

This means that on-campus attendance in Winona is required.

Hybrid, Rochester Campus


This BSW program option delivers coursework in a hybrid format, which combines online and in-person learning.

You'll also be required to attend at least four face-to-face sessions at Rochester Community & Technical College (RCTC).

Degree Planning Resources


Plan your bachelor's degree in Social Work with the following advising tools:

The following information complies with Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) through the U.S. Department of Education:

  • WSU’s Social Work program curriculum meets state educational requirements in the states/jurisdictions of: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming, and District of Columbia.
  • WSU’s Social Work program curriculum hasn’t been determined to meet state educational requirements in the states/jurisdictions of: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Last updated on July 1, 2021.